PAREMIOLOGICAL UNITS FORMED IN THE LEXICON OF ENGLISH RIDDLES AND THEIR TRANSLATION FEATURES
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This article examines paremiological units derived from the lexical field of English riddles and explores their translation features into other languages, with a particular focus on Uzbek. The study analyzes the linguistic and cultural characteristics that shape the structure, semantics, and pragmatic functions of riddles in the English language. It highlights the challenges of conveying wordplay, metaphor, and culturally bound imagery during the translation process. The research employs comparative and descriptive methods to identify semantic shifts, lexical adaptations, and strategies for preserving the intended meaning and stylistic nuances of riddles. The findings contribute to the field of translation studies by offering practical recommendations for rendering paremiological units accurately and culturally appropriately in cross-linguistic contexts.
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