FEATURES OF USAGE OF PRONOMINAL SPEECH IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS

Аннотация

This article explores the systems of pronominal address in Uzbek, Russian, and English, emphasizing their sociocultural implications. While English uses a single second-person pronoun, “you,” both Uzbek and Russian maintain multiple forms that express varying degrees of respect, social distance, and hierarchy. The Uzbek language, in particular, features a rich system including “sen,” “siz,” and “sizlar,” often supplemented or replaced by honorifics and titles. Through a comparative analysis based on interviews, educational materials, and discourse examples, the study reveals how pronoun use reflects cultural values and shapes intercultural communication. Special attention is given to the challenges faced by language learners when attempting to convey politeness and status distinctions across linguistic boundaries.