Semantics of Hand Movement Verbs in Uzbek and English Languages
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/ijllal.v2i8.2434Keywords:
hand gestures, linguistic analysis, corpus data, cross-cultural linguistics, culture, hand movement verbs, semantic categoryAbstract
This scientific article investigates the semantics and semanticization of hand movement verbs in both Uzbek and English languages. Hand movements play a crucial role in communication and are often encoded through specific verbs. The study aims to explore the similarities and differences in the semantic representations of these verbs and how they have evolved over time through semanticization processes. Utilizing a combination of linguistic analysis, corpus data, and cross-linguistic comparisons, the article sheds light on the intricate relationship between language, culture, and the ways in which hand movements are conceptualized and expressed in these two languages.
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