ANTHROPOCENTRIC ANALYSIS OF SOMATIC PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

This study explores the anthropocentric analysis of somatic phraseological units in English and Uzbek languages. Since phraseological units reflect a nation's worldview, somatic expressions (related to body parts) provide valuable insights into cognitive and cultural frameworks. This research employs a comparative method to identify commonalities and differences in conceptualization patterns between the two languages. Additionally, a linguocultural approach is applied to examine how human-centered cognition influences phraseological meaning. The findings indicate that while many somatic phraseological units share universal cognitive bases, their semantic development is significantly shaped by cultural and linguistic traditions. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interrelation between language, cognition, and culture in phraseology.