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The Study of Arabic Phraseologisms In Modern Research
Boborajabov Muhammadiqbol
Trainee Lecturer at Oriental University, Uzbekistan
Received:
24 February 2025;
Accepted:
20 March 2025;
Published:
23 April 2025
Abstract:
This article analyzes the study of phraseological units in the Arabic language within the framework of
modern linguistic research, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects. It examines the cultural, stylistic,
and semantic features of phraseological expressions based on contemporary research. Additionally, the paper
highlights the role of Arabic phraseologisms in translation, education, and communication processes, as well as
effective methodological approaches to teaching them. The research draws on modern scientific sources and
employs linguocultural and phraseographic analyses to explore the unique characteristics of Arabic phraseology.
Keywords:
Arabic language, phraseologism, modern research, phraseological unit, translation, linguoculturology,
stylistics, methodology, study of phraseology.
Introduction:
Arabic phraseologisms are currently
being studied in several interconnected directions.
Linguocultural analysis focuses on how Arab culture,
values, and ways of thinking are reflected through
phraseological expressions. These phraseologisms
encapsulate the worldview, values, religious beliefs,
and lifestyle of Arab communities, making them a
valuable source for understanding Arab culture
through language. Another important area of study
involves phraseologisms based on religious sources
such as the Qur’an, Hadith, and other Islamic texts. For
example, the expression
“
ميلع ملع يذ لك قوف
” (“
Above
every possessor of knowledge is one more
knowledgeable”) is derived from the Holy Qur’an and
reflects the Islamic view of the boundless nature of
knowledge and the presence of divine wisdom beyond
human understanding. Additionally, researchers
examine phraseologisms that express traditional ways
of life, such as
“
كيلجر دم كفاحل دق ىلع
” (“
Stretch your legs
according to your blanket”), which conveys the idea of
living within one’s means and adapting to available
resources. These expressions reflect practical wisdom
rooted in everyday experiences and societal norms.
Images of animals, nature, social life: Some
phraseologisms are expressed through images taken
from the animal world. For example:
“
اهسأر نفدت ةماعنلاك
لمرلا يف
”
(To bury one
’
s head in the sand like an ostrich.)
This expression expresses the meaning of avoiding
problems.
Translation Studies: Problems and translation methods
(literal, equivalent, exegetical translation) in translating
Arabic phraseologisms into other languages. Arabic
phraseologisms are often difficult to translate directly
into other languages, as they are culturally specific. This
creates problems and different strategies in
translation. The following methods are used in
translating Arabic phraseologisms.
Literal translation. This method of translation results in
distortion of meaning. For example,
“
يسأر قوف
”
(On my
head) Although the meaning is different when
translated literally, it actually conveys the meaning of
respect.
Equivalent translation involves finding a matching or
corresponding phraseological unit in the target
language that conveys the same meaning. For example,
the Arabic expression
“
مانت لا هنيع
”
(literally:
“
his eye does
not sleep”) corresponds to the Uzbek phrase “ko‘zi
ochiq”,
which refers to someone who is alert, watchful,
or cautious. This method focuses on preserving the
figurative meaning and cultural relevance of the
original phrase rather than translating it word-for-
word.
Translation by explanation: In this translation, the
meaning is translated by explaining it. For example,
“
ضبقلا هيلع ىقلأ
” –
to seize, to arrest,
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Some of the problems in translation include:
Cultural differences,
Correct interpretation of figurative expressions.
Choosing a translation that is appropriate for the
context,
Phraseography is a field that deals with the collection,
classification,
and
systematic
presentation of
phraseological units in the form of specialized
dictionaries. In Arabic, this field is still developing,
although the existing dictionaries already serve as
important scholarly resources.
Phraseographic
work
includes
classifying
phraseologisms according to thematic, semantic, and
grammatical criteria; providing detailed explanations of
their meanings; illustrating their usage in authentic
sources; and offering semantic equivalents such as
synonyms, antonyms, and translations. For example,
the expression
“
ريطلا هسأر ىلع نأك
”
(literally:
“
as if a bird
is sitting on his head”) conveys a state of being
extremely quiet, still, and motionless
—
similar to the
Uzbek phrase that describes someone standing silently
or without movement.
Teaching methodology: Methodology for studying and
teaching Arabic phraseology, its role in the formation
of cultural competence in language learners. Teaching
phraseology to students or learners of Arabic:
Increases lexical richness;
Ensures natural speech;
Forms cultural competence.
In
modern
Arabic
linguistics,
research
on
phraseologisms remains relatively limited. However, in
recent years, under the influence of Western
linguistics, new approaches to this subject have begun
to attract the attention of Arab linguists. Notable
among these is Dr. Vafo Komil
’
s study titled
“
روص ضعب
ةرصاعملا ةيبرعلا يف ةيحلاطصلاا تاريبعتلا
(Some Forms of
Idiomatic Expressions in Contemporary Arabic), which
explores various types of phraseologisms in modern
Arabic. Another significant work is Dr. Wadad
Muhammad Nawfal
’
s research
“
نيب ةيحلاطصلإا تاربعتلا
اجذمنأ" بلاكلاو صللا ةياور ةيزاجملا ةعيبطلاو ةيفاقثلا ةئيبلا
”
(Idiomatic Expressions Between Cultural Context and
Metaphorical Nature: A Study Based on the Novel "The
Thief and the Dogs"), which analyzes the cultural and
metaphorical
dimensions
of
phraseologisms.
Additionally, B.B. Shabaniy's dissertation
تاريبعتلا
عإ يف اهرود و ةّيحلاطصلاا
رصاعملا يوغّللا مجعملا داد
(Idiomatic
Expressions and Their Role in the Development of the
Contemporary Lexicon) is considered a valuable source
in the study of Arabic phraseologisms within modern
Arabic linguistics. These works contribute significantly
to the development of this field and highlight the
growing scholarly interest in Arabic phraseology.
In his research work titled
“
ةيحلاطصلاا تاريبعتلا روص ضعب
ةرصاعملا ةيبرعلا يف
–
(Some Forms of Idiomatic
Expressions in Contemporary Arabic), Dr. Vafo Komil
outlines the structural components and several key
features of phraseologisms. He emphasizes the
structural-compositional aspects of these expressions
and their categorization into various thematic groups.
Furthermore, he highlights the presence of rhetorical
elements such as metaphor (majoz) and irony (kinoya)
within phraseological units, noting their stylistic
significance as part of Arabic rhetorical tradition
(balāgha).
Dr. Vafo Komil also discusses the influence of foreign
languages on Arabic phraseology, pointing out
examples of phraseologisms that have entered Arabic
through contact with other linguistic and cultural
spheres. This inclusion adds a comparative dimension
to his study, showing the dynamic and evolving nature
of Arabic idiomatic expressions.
According to his classification, Arabic phraseologisms
can be grouped based on their structural formation,
such as fixed combinations of nouns and verbs, verbal
idioms, metaphorical expressions, and culturally
embedded proverbs. His research stands as one of the
key resources in understanding the system-structural
features of Arabic phraseologisms and contributes
significantly to modern Arabic linguistic studies.
Phraseologisms formed from the compound of isofa.
ءارحصلا ةفصاع
–
desert wind (war),
ا طوقس
ةعنقلأ
–
the
falling of masks (the appearance of the true face, the
revelation of secrets),
ةلويسلا زجع
–
lack of liquidity
(financial shortage). The above phraseologisms are in
the isofa structure and consist of the words muzof and
muzofun.
Phraseologisms consisting of a combination of
coordinated determiners, Such phraseologisms consist
of an adjective and a qualified. For example,
طوطخ
ةضيرع
–
broad lines (main purpose or main idea),
ةضبقلا
ةيديدحلا
–
iron fist (fist is hard),
رمحلأا شيجلا
–
Red Army
(strong army).
Phraseologisms formed from verb combinations.
ىلإ رج
ةبلحلا
–
to enter a competition,
رجحب نيروفصع برض
–
to
kill two birds with one stone,
فكب افك برض
–
to slap one's
palm against the other. Such phraseologisms begin
with the verb phrase.
Phraseologisms formed from noun phrases.
فهكلا لهأ مون
–
deep sleep,
ءارفصلا ةكحض
–
to laugh with slyness.
It is worth noting that although this research study
studied
the
systemic-structural
features
of
phraseologisms in the Arabic language, its linguistic and
cultural aspects were not considered [9;3-6].
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By Dr. Wadad Muhammad Nawfal
“
ةيحلاطصلإا تاربعتلا
بلاكلاو صللا ةياور ةيزاجملا ةعيبطلاو ةيفاقثلا ةئيبلا نيب
"”
اجذمنأ
–
In
the research work entitled “Phraseologisms between
the cultural environment and the metaphorical nature:
on the example of the story of the thief and the dogs”,
the structure of phraseologisms in the Arabic language,
their figurative meanings, lexical-semantic features,
and linguocultural aspects of some phraseologisms are
revealed. According to him, the role of the external
environment in the formation of phraseologisms is
great [8;8]. Phraseologisms are divided into 3 types
according to their speaker: phraseologisms spoken by
scientists; phraseologisms spoken by learners and
phraseologisms spoken by illiterate people. Since the
worldview, culture, and linguistic memory of people in
this category are diverse, the origin of phraseologisms
is also diverse. Therefore, the status, situation, and
society in which the speaker lives play an important
role in the formation of phraseologisms. This research
work extensively reveals the aspects of phraseologisms
specific to the science of pedagogy. However, even in
it, phraseologisms The linguistic and cultural
characteristics are not fully explained.
Arabic phraseology is one of the most important and
culturally rich layers of the language, which occupies a
special place as a means of expressing the thinking,
values, religious and cultural heritage of the people.
Modern research shows that Arabic phraseology is
being studied in depth from a linguo-cultural,
translation, phraseological and pedagogical point of
view. In particular, their semantic properties,
translation strategies, approaches to the compilation of
phraseological dictionaries, and didactic approaches to
teaching them as a foreign language are becoming
increasingly relevant.
The analysis shows that a deep and systematic study of
Arabic phraseology, their effective introduction into
the language teaching process, plays an important role
in the formation of cultural competence. Therefore,
expanding research in this area, creating teaching
materials, and developing interactive teaching
methods for phraseological units are among the urgent
tasks of linguistics and language teaching methodology
today.
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