Linguocultural Features Of The “Woman” Sememe In Uzbek And English Paremiological Units

Abstract

Proverbs constitute an essential part of a nation’s linguistic worldview, reflecting cultural values, social norms, and collective perceptions (Kramsch, 1998). This article examines the linguocultural features of the sememe “woman” as represented in Uzbek and English paremiological units. The study aims to identify similarities and differences in the conceptualization of women in the two linguistic cultures. Using a qualitative comparative method, proverbs containing references to women were analyzed from both languages. The findings reveal that while Uzbek proverbs predominantly emphasize women’s roles within the family, morality, and patience, English proverbs tend to present a more ambivalent portrayal, highlighting both domestic roles and individual traits such as independence and intellect. The study contributes to cross-cultural linguistics by demonstrating how gender-related concepts are culturally encoded in proverbs.