COGNITIVE ASPECT OF TRANSLATION FROM ENGLISH INTO UZBEK ( AS A EXAMPLE OF PROVERBS)

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Proverbs expand the expressive capabilities of the language and reveal its richness, elegance and beauty. Each proverb, with its lyrical and poetic aspects, reveals the subtleties of thelanguage. Thus, proverbs are of great importance not only in preserving the moral and cultural traditions of the people, but also in providing useful advice in modern life, preserving the richness of the language. Thisarticle presents thetranslation orvariant ofsomeEnglish proverbs intoUzbek. Key words: Proverbs, qavlun, adage, proverbium, Erasmus, culture, rhythm, meaning, context, grammatical structure. Proverbs are avery important folk work that has transmitted therich culture, ancient wisdom and life experience of each nation from generation to generation. They play a major role in shaping the worldview, moral values, traditional knowledge and spirituality of the people. Proverbs are extremely rich and diverse interms of topics. Colorful proverbs have been created on topics such as homeland, labor, science and craft, friendship, harmony, wisdom, vigilance, language and speech culture, loveand affection, as well as negativequalities.1 The term "Proverb" in the Uzbek language is derived from the Arabic word "qavlun" - to speak, to say.2 In English, a proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language.3 Examples of proverbs of the Turkic peoples were first cited in Kashgari's "Devonu lugotit turk", while the first proverbs in Western culture, the Bible (including, but not limited to the Book of Proverbs) and medieval Latin (aided by the work of Erasmus) have played a considerable role in distributing proverbs.4 1ShomaksudovSh.,ShorahmedovSh.,DictionaryofMeanings,T.,2001. 2 Hamrayeva S.B., Maqollar mohiyati va xususiyatlari, Academic Research in Educational Sciences, Volume 3 | Issue 4 | 2022, P 1. 3Upadhyay,Manishk(2023-02-12).General English.Ramapublication.p.196. 4Agrawal, Dr K.P.(2023-02-12).Tresure Of Book: On Poetries, Ghazals, Proverbs, Riddles, Idioms, Jokes and Quotes.ShashwatPublication.p.12. page1220 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai There are many proverbs in the Uzbek and English languages. Both English and Uzbek proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, reflecting the values ​ ​ andspiritualityof society. We all know that the grammar of the English language is fundamentally different from the Uzbek language. When translating English proverbs into Uzbek or finding an Uzbek version of English proverbs, it is important to pay attention to grammatical structure and meaning transfer. Below we will analyze some English folk proverbs and their corresponding proverbs in the Uzbek language. English proverbs have someofthefollowing characteristics. Life Proverbs. English proverbs often contain examples and experiences from life. They help peoplechoose theright path in different situations.For example: "Time is money." (Vaqt — pul.) This proverb compares time to money. There is no difficulty in translating thisproverb, becauseit expresses thefunction oftheverb tobe(is). "Actions speak louder than words." (Harakatlar so'zlardan kuchliroq.) This proverb is translated exactlyas it is above, sothere is noneed to addany more words. Brevity and clarity of expression. Proverbs are often short and concise, and their meaning is very clear and easy tounderstand. They convey important information ina short amount oftime. "A birdin thehand is worth two in thebush." (Qo'ldabirqush, butada ikkitaqushdan qadrli.) "Don't bitethe hand that feeds you." (Seni boqayotgan qo'lni tishlama.) Good advice. English proverbs contain alot of useful advice that is suitablefor various situations inlife. Forexample: "Look before you leap." (Qadam qo'ymasdan oldin yaxshi o'ylab ko'r.) This proverb is a literal translation oftheUzbek proverb "Think seven times, then act." "Better safe than sorry." (Ehtiyotkorlik zarur, afsuslanishdan ko'ra yaxshiroq.) Universal significance. English proverbs often emphasize common life values, moral principles, andare widely used across cultures. Examples: "Honestyis the bestpolicy." (Samimiyat —eng yaxshi siyosat.) "What goes around comes around." (Qanday amal qilsang, shunday javob olasan.) Proverbs are often based on rhyme or rhythm, so they are easy to memorize and reuse. This makes them memorable andspread quickly. "Practicemakes perfect." (Mashq qilishmukammallikkaolibkeladi.) "The early bird catches theworm." (Ertaturgan qush,qurti topadi.) page1221 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai Englis