Group of Phrases Relating to Marriage, Couple, And Husband-Wife Relationships in The Concept Of “Family”

Аннотация

This article analyzes the semantic and linguocultural characteristics of phraseological units on marriage within the framework of the family concept. Phraseologisms are considered as an expression of national mentality and social values, through which the attitude towards marriage in society, customs and traditional views are highlighted. The study analyzes phraseological units on marriage in the Uzbek language based on examples, revealing their layers of meaning, level of imagery and functional role in the context. The article also shows the connection of phraseological units with folk oral creativity and cultural memory. The results of the study serve to further understand the expression of the concept of marriage at the phraseological level. Keywords: Phraseological units, marriage phraseology, everyday life, socio-historical phenomena, associative thinking, language and culture, mentality, linguoculturology, phraseological meaning. permanently seal the decision, a “mottled thread” Introduction: When the concept of “family” is (made of intertwined black and white threads) would expressed through phraseological units, it is associated be cut. This was a sign that the verdict had been with real-life events, socio-historical phenomena, or rendered and could not be changed. The white part everyday life. symbolized justice, and the black — injustice. The place Such expressions originated from ancient traditions where the judgment was delivered was surrounded (even customs dating back to tribal times). These with this thread. No one was allowed to cross or step expressions initially did not carry a figurative meaning on it; it was treated with deep respect and regarded as but later acquired metaphorical significance. For sacred. Even if the “mottled thread” lay on the ground, example, the expression “a person who has not stepping over it was forbidden. [1, p. 5] stepped over someone’s mottled thread” is such an Therefore, when the people praise someone, they say, idiom. It is associated with a specific historical event. “a person who hasn’t stepped over someone’s mottled For instance, in ancient times during the tribal system thread,” meaning a kind-hearted, honest person who era, when disputes or conflicts arose among members has never offended or wronged anyone. of a tribe, they would gather once a year with the tribal METHODS leaders to resolve the matter. This gathering was called “top.” At this meeting, the leaders would resolve Phraseological units related to the “family” concept are disputes based on customary laws (called zang) divided into the “marriage” group and the “kinship” inherited from their ancestors. Their judgments were group. The kinship group is further divided into close accepted as law by both parties. No issue remained and distant relatives. unresolved (even matters of blood feud). In the close kinship group, lexemes include “mother,” At the end of the top, a sacrificial animal was “father,” “child,” “grandchild,” “grandfather and slaughtered, and participants would dip their fingers in grandmother,” “bride,” “groom,” “live-in son-in-law,” its blood, symbolizing reconciliation. Then, to and words with the prefix “qayn-” (in-law). The American Journal Of Philological Sciences 316 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajps American Journal Of Philological Sciences (ISSN – 2771-2273) phraseological units formed with each lexeme are Lexemes representing the “marriage” group form the further divided into micro-groups. nucleus of the family concept field; lexemes representing the “kinship” group form the inner The distant kinship group includes phraseological units periphery, while lexemes of the “non-kinship” group with lexemes such as “uncle (maternal or paternal),” occupy the outermost periphery of the field. This “nephew,” “aunt,” “cousin,” etc. relationship can be visualized as follows: We will analyze the “marriage” group, which forms the core of the family concept. Lexemes of the Marriage Group Lexemes of the Non-Kinship Group household. This hadith calls believers to marry as soon Lexemes Forming the “Marriage” Group Can Be as they are able to do so. One of the great scholars of Classified into the Following Categories: the Hanafi school, Ibn Abidin (may Allah have mercy on A group of phraseological units related to the him), said: “From Adam (peace be upon him) until the promotion of marriage; Day of Judgment, two acts of worship have been A group of phraseological units related to prescribed and will continue even in Paradise: faith and matchmaking; marriage.” [p. 2, 23] A group of phraseological units associated with the The Uzbek people focus on the positive aspects of lexeme “husband and wife.” marriage in phraseological units that belong to the In Uzbek culture, marriage is held in high esteem. From “promotion of marriage” group. The first marriage is the perspective of morality shaped by Islamic beliefs, considered the most valuable. The phrase ko‘z ochib the phenomenon of marri