CULTURAL AND COGNITIVE FOUNDATIONS OF VERBAL PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of cultural and cognitive foundations of verbal phraseological units in linguistics. It examines the theoretical approaches to phraseology with a particular focus on verb-based phraseological expressions and their role in representing cultural knowledge. The research highlights that verbal phraseological units are not only linguistic structures but also carriers of national mentality and worldview. Special attention is given to the interaction between language, cognition, and culture in the formation and usage of such expressions. The article analyzes English and Uzbek verbal phraseological units and identifies their similarities and differences from a linguacultural perspective. Moreover, the study discusses how metaphor, imagery, and cultural symbols are embedded in phraseological units. It also explores the cognitive mechanisms underlying their comprehension and usage in speech. The findings show that verbal phraseological units reflect cultural identity, collective experience, and conceptualization of reality. The article concludes that studying phraseological units contributes significantly to understanding intercultural communication and linguistic worldview.

Keywords

verbal phraseological units, cognition, culture, linguistics, phraseology, metaphor, conceptualization, cultural identity, semantics, idioms, linguaculturology, discourse.