Lexical And Semantic Features Of Aphorisms Formed On The Basis Of Kinship Vocabulary In English

Abstract

This article examines the lexical and semantic features of aphorisms formed on the basis of kinship-related vocabulary in the English language. Kinship terms such as father, mother, brother, sister, child, son, daughter, and family play a significant role in shaping aphoristic expressions that convey universal human values, moral judgments, and philosophical reflections. The study focuses on the semantic structure of aphorisms, the figurative and metaphorical extension of kinship terms, their connotative meanings, and pragmatic functions. Using a lexical-semantic and contextual analysis, the article demonstrates that kinship-based aphorisms in English reflect both biological and social relationships, serving as a powerful means of generalization and evaluation. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of aphorisms as a culturally loaded and semantically dense linguistic phenomenon.