SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF IDIOMS REFLECTING CHARACTER TRAITS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

This article analyzes the linguistic and cultural characteristics of phraseological units in Uzbek and English that express various aspects of human character. Phraseological units are important linguistic elements that reflect a nation's culture, mentality, and historical experience. The study provides a comparative analysis of the semantic similarities and differences of phraseological units in these languages, as well as their national characteristics. Additionally, the article discusses the role of phraseological units in describing human character and examines their linguistic and cultural aspects. The aim of the research is to study the phraseological units that represent different aspects of human character in Uzbek and English from a linguistic and cultural perspective, to analyze their similarities and differences, and to determine how cultural and national thinking is reflected in all three languages. The article describes concepts that shape people's worldview through phraseological units related to human character traits and conducts a comparative analysis of idioms and proverbs that reflect national culture through speech behavior, communication models, and culturally specific symbols. The findings of the study contribute to the examination of the linguistic and cultural aspects of phraseological units that express human character in Uzbek and English, identifying the cultural, historical, psychological, and social factors within them. Moreover, by analyzing interlingual similarities and differences, the study enhances the understanding of the phraseological representation of national culture and mentality, revealing both national and universal cultural characteristics.