REFLECTION OF NATIONAL AND CULTURAL VALUES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH PROVERBS

Аннотация

Proverbs represent an essential part of a nation’s linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting collective wisdom, moral principles, and social norms formed over centuries.

This article examines the reflection of national and cultural values in Uzbek and English proverbs from a linguo-cultural perspective. The study identifies dominant cultural concepts and compares the two linguistic traditions. Using comparative, descriptive, and linguo-cultural analysis, the research demonstrates that Uzbek proverbs emphasize collectivism, family unity, respect for elders, patience, and moral responsibility, whereas English proverbs reflect individualism, independence, time management, practicality, and personal initiative. Both cultures share universal values such as diligence, honesty, wisdom, and perseverance. The article highlights the role of proverbs as cultural codes that reveal national mentality and worldview and provides additional insight into their pedagogical and intercultural applications.