THE SEMANTICS OF “HEAD” AS AN OBJECT OF RESEARCH IN TRANSLATION STUDIES

Khalimova Mukhayyokhon

Authors

Khalimova Mukhayyokhon PhD of Philological sciences, docent Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages

Keywords:

Translation Studies, Somatisms, Semantics, Metaphor, Head (Bosh), Cognitive Linguistics, Equivalence.

Abstract

This article explores the semantic field of the lexical unit "head" and its equivalents in English and Uzbek within the framework of translation studies. The "head" is not merely a biological term but a foundational element in cognitive linguistics, forming numerous idioms, metaphors, and polysemantic layers. The study analyzes the challenges of maintaining semantic equivalence when translating somatisms (body part terms) and discusses the strategies used to bridge the gap between literal meaning and cultural conceptualization.

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