ANALYSIS OF METAPHORICAL MEANINGS EXPRESSED BY ANIMAL NAMES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEKI

Аннотация

This study examines the metaphorical meanings expressed by animal names in English and Uzbek languages, focusing on their semantic, cultural, and linguistic features. The research highlights how animal names symbolize human traits, behaviors, and societal values, revealing similarities and differences between the two languages. English and Uzbek both use animal-related metaphors to convey universal concepts such as courage, cunning, industriousness, and naivety, yet cultural and environmental factors influence the choice of animals and their associated meanings. The analysis provides insights into how metaphorical animal names reflect each culture's worldview and the role of language in shaping cultural identity.