Anthropocentric Phraseological Units in English and Uzbek Languages

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative analysis of anthropocentric phraseological units in English and Uzbek, focusing on how these expressions reflect human-centered perceptions in both languages. Anthropocentrism in linguistics refers to the human tendency to structure language around human experiences, attributes, and activities. Phraseological units, as fixed expressions with figurative meanings, often embody these anthropocentric views. By analyzing examples from English and Uzbek, this study investigates the similarities and differences in how both languages express human-centric ideas, offering insights into the cultural, cognitive, and semantic dimensions of language. The findings suggest that while both languages share the anthropocentric linguistic approach, cultural context plays a significant role in shaping the specific forms and meanings of phraseological units.