UNPACKING LEXICAL UNITS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Аннотация

This article delves into the concept of lexical units in linguistics, examining their role as the fundamental building blocks of language that convey meaning and facilitate communication. We analyze the historical linguistic roots and linguistic features of lexical units related to various domains, such as energetics and business and economy. The article also discusses the pragmatic features and semantics of lexical units, highlighting their significance in understanding the lexicon and its organization. Furthermore, we explore how lexical units reflect the culture, traditions, worldview, and way of life of a society, and how they are used in language teaching and learning. By examining the different paradigms of lexical units based on semantic relationships, this article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of lexical units and their importance in linguistics, including their correlation with the structure of language or syntax. Keywords: lexical units, linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, morphology, syntax, lexicon, language and culture, comparative linguistics, cross-cultural communication, lexical semantics, translation studies, vocabulary analysis, language teaching, cultural reflection, kinship terms, traditions, temporality, education vocabulary, causative constructions, lexicology.