Analysis of Proverbs Related to the Category of Moral Evaluation in Uzbek Folk Oral Literature

Presents a linguoculturological and semantic analysis of the category of moral evaluation as expressed in proverbs — one of the oldest and most impactful genres of Uzbek folk oral literature. The study examines tools of both positive and negative moral evaluation, their linguistic expression, and their place in the collective mindset of the people. Relying on both theoretical and practical methods, the research reveals the functional features of the evaluation category.