METAPHORICAL SHIFT IN THE TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH POLITICAL DISCOURSE INTO UZBEK

Аннотация

This study examines the phenomenon of metaphorical shift in the translation of English political discourse into Uzbek, focusing on how political metaphors undergo transformation due to linguistic, cultural, and ideological factors. Political discourse often employs metaphors to frame ideologies, shape public opinion, and influence political narratives. When translated into Uzbek, these metaphors may be preserved, adapted, or replaced, depending on the translator’s strategies and the target audience’s cultural background. The research analyzes selected political speeches, media texts, and policy statements, identifying patterns of metaphor retention, substitution, and conceptual re-mapping. Special attention is given to culturally bound metaphors that require creative re-contextualization to maintain persuasive impact. By combining cognitive metaphor theory with translation studies, the paper highlights challenges and solutions in conveying metaphorical meaning across languages in politically charged contexts. The findings contribute to improving translation strategies in political communication between English and Uzbek.