LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL FEATURES OF PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK

Proverbs are important components of language and culture that reflect the historical experience, values, beliefs, and worldview of a particular community. This article examines the linguistic and cultural features of English and Uzbek proverbs through a comparative approach. Particular attention is paid to their structural characteristics, semantic content, figurative language, and cultural significance. The study explores how proverbs communicate moral principles, express social attitudes, and preserve traditional knowledge across generations. Examples from both languages demonstrate similarities in universal human experiences as well as differences shaped by national traditions, historical circumstances, and cultural values. The article concludes that the comparative study of English and Uzbek proverbs contributes to a deeper understanding of language, intercultural communication, and foreign language teaching.