TRANSLATION AND EQUIVALENCE PROBLEMS OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS RELATED TO THE “HOLIDAY” CONCEPT IN UZBEK, ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN
Keywords:
holiday concept, paremiology, phraseological units, translation equivalence, linguoculturology, proverbs, intercultural communicationAbstract
The present study examines translation problems and equivalence issues of phraseological and paremiological units related to the concept of “holiday” in Uzbek, English and Russian languages. Proverbs and phraseological units represent culturally marked linguistic structures that reflect the historical experience and worldview of a particular speech community. The concept of “holiday” occupies a special place in the linguistic worldview because it reflects collective celebration, social interaction and cultural traditions. However, culturally specific phraseological units often pose difficulties in translation due to differences in cultural background and symbolic imagery. The research employs comparative, semantic and linguocultural methods in order to analyze the ways in which holiday-related expressions function in different linguistic systems. Particular attention is given to translation equivalence, cultural lacuna and adaptation strategies. The analysis shows that most phraseological units related to the holiday concept possess partial or zero equivalence. Uzbek expressions frequently include culturally specific elements such as to‘y and hayit, which have no direct equivalents in English and Russian languages. The study demonstrates that effective translation of culturally marked expressions requires both linguistic competence and intercultural awareness. The findings contribute to the development of translation studies, linguoculturology and comparative paremiology.
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