The Expression of Symbolic Meaning in Proverbs About Natural Phenomena
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https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v7i1.1408Keywords:
Symbolic Meaning, Summer, Winter, Rain, Hail, Downpour, Hurricane, Thunder, FloodAbstract
How Uzbek Proverb Symbolize the Images of Natural Phenomena at Winter, Summer, Rain, Hail, Downpour, Flood, Hurricane, Thunder: A Study. While plant-related symbolism has been explored by many linguistic studies, that of natural phenomena in proverbs is still understudied, alluding to a definite gap in knowledge. In this behalf, the research implements qualitative content analysis of proverbs to understand how certain natural phenomena are metaphorically associated with various human personality traits, social behaviours, emotional states and moral messages. Seasons such as winter and summer represent ethical oppositions, and rain, storm, and downpour communicate different levels of suffering or frustration in the findings. Tulips symbolize tenderness, and hail and flood hazard, or the especial hardships. For instance, from patience in adversity to valuing knowledge in youth can be articulated with these symbolic layers which are widely accepted among the communities through folklore style in brief. The findings show that the symbolic meanings associated with natural phenomena enhance the pragmatic and emotional effectiveness of proverbs, contributing to their relevance in everyday communication. This study suggests that social-functional image expression facilitates linguistic, cultural, and anthropological interpretations of Uzbek folklore, and offers a basis for a more effective use of proverbs in education, translation, and intercultural studies.
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