The Role Of Culture In The Linguistic Expression Of Happiness

Authors

  • Amirova Zokhida Oripovna Supervisor, DSc, Kashkadarya State University, Uzbekistan
  • Boboqulova Ma'rifat Xamidovna Master student, Kashkadarya State University, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Happiness, culture, phraseology, semantics

Abstract

This paper investigates how culture shapes the linguistic expression of happiness in English and Uzbek languages. By examining idiomatic, metaphorical, and phraseological units, the study reveals that both linguistic and cultural contexts determine the conceptualization of happiness. The research also highlights the influence of social values, religion, and worldview on the semantic nuances of emotion-related expressions.

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Published

2025-10-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 10 (2025): Volume 05 Issue 10

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