Linguistic-Cultural Analysis of Phraseological Units Expressed Through the Somatism "Ear"

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Phraseological units are important in expressing the national identity of the language, the culture, traditions and worldview of the people. Phraseological units based on the word "ear" also embody deep cultural meaning and linguistic features.

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Phraseological units are important in expressing the national identity of the language, the culture, traditions and worldview of the people. Phraseological units based on the word "ear" also embody deep cultural meaning and linguistic features.


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Linguistic-Cultural Analysis
of Phraseological Units
Expressed Through the
Somatism "Ear"

Qayumova Shaxnoza Qobiljonovna

Doctor of philosophy on philological sciences, PhD., Termez university of
economy and service, Uzbekistan

Xudoyberdiyeva Leyla Baxrombekovna

1st year student of the Termez university of economy and service,
Uzbekistan

Abstract:

Phraseological units are important in

expressing the national identity of the language, the
culture, traditions and worldview of the people.
Phraseological units based on the word "ear" also
emdiv deep cultural meaning and linguistic features.

Keywords:

Ear, somatism, phraseology, units, linguo-

cultural perspective.

Introduction:

Below, these phraseological units are

analyzed from a linguo-cultural perspective:

1. Cultural context

"Ear" is a human sensory organ, associated with the
ability to hear and express attention. In Eastern culture,
hearing and understanding, attention and obedience
are considered important values. Therefore, many
phraseological units involving the word "ear" reflect the
processes of listening, hearing and understanding.

2. Analysis of phraseological units

The following phraseological units are expressed by the
word "kuloq" and are analyzed culturally and
linguistically:

a) Qulog'i ding bo‘lish

Meaning: To listen carefully, to pay attention.

Linguistic and cultural interpretation: This expression
reflects a person's attention and interest in the news.
Culturally, this indicates that great importance is
attached to listening.

b) Quloq solmoq


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Meaning: To listen to the speech, to obey.

Linguistic and cultural interpretation: Such an
expression reflects the values of respect for both
adults and children and obedience. Listening to adults
is an important educational value in Eastern culture.

c) Quloq tutmoq

Meaning: To punish, to call for order.

Linguistic and cultural interpretation: This expression is
an expression of educational measures and shows
attention to maintaining public order.

d) Listen

Meaning: To listen attentively, to understand the
news.

Linguistic and cultural interpretation: It means that the
role of listening to important news and advice among
the people is important.

e) Go in one ear and out the other

Meaning: To ignore what was said, to forget.

Linguistic and cultural interpretation: It carries a
negative meaning, expressing a lack of responsibility
and attention.

3. Cultural aspects

Phraseological units based on the word "ear" have a
deep place in the life and traditions of the people:

Educational role: It teaches young people to be
attentive, respect and obedience.

Social role: It represents the processes of
communication and understanding in public relations.

Mental state: Listening and understanding reflect the
people's culture of reflection.

4. Linguistic features

Phraseological units are often formed on the basis of
metaphor and metonymy.

They emdiv many layers of meaning: attention,
obedience, focus and communication.

5. Conclusion

Phraseological units expressed through the word "ear"
reveal the national culture, traditions and worldview of
the people. They stand out in the language with their
meaningfulness and diversity and should be studied in
depth from the point of view of linguistics and cultural
studies.

Linguistic and cultural features of phraseological units
created on the basis of the word "ear"

Phraseologisms based on the word "ear" express
various meanings related to human attention, hearing
and their role in social relations. They reflect the
national culture and the people's philosophy of life.

Below is a linguocultural analysis of these
phraseologisms.

1. The main semantic shift of the word "ear"

The initial physiological meaning of the word "ear"
expresses symbolic and figurative meanings in
phraseologisms. These shifts are associated with the
social life and cultural views of the people:

Expressing attention and attention:

To listen attentively.

To hear with one's ear - to be convinced of one's own
experience.

Expressing ignorance or carelessness:

To pass by one's ear - to ignore a statement.

To be hard of hearing - to have poor hearing or
inattention.

2. Cultural symbolism of the word "ear"

In Uzbek culture, the symbol of the ear is usually
associated with receiving information, being attentive
and obeying others.

To ring one's ears - to be in someone's conversation or
to feel that one is being talked about. This is associated
with the mystical views of the people.

To pull by the ear - used in the sense of education or
punishment. This expression reflects the moral values of
the Uzbek people.

Do not speak what is not heard - a proverb that calls not
to speak without knowing the truth.

3. Phraseologisms expressing moral and social relations

Phraseologisms based on the word "ear" reflect the
moral rules and social relations of the people:

To enter through the ear and leave behind - to forget
what you heard, irresponsibility.

To be an earworm - to hear someone's words again and
again and object.

To hang one's ear - expresses obedience, is considered
a morally good quality.

4. Expressing emotional states associated with listening
and hearing

Phraseologisms are used to listen, pay attention, or
describe the emotional state of the listener:

To listen attentively and attentively.

To be pleasant to the ear - to hear something that is
pleasant or pleasant.

Not easy to the ear - about something that is mysterious
or difficult to hear.

5. The role of the word "ear" in proverbs and sayings

In folk proverbs, the national philosophy of life and


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moral principles are expressed on the basis of the word
"ear":

Listen a lot, speak little - to prioritize listening over
speaking.

The ear does not see what it hears - a proverb about
the need to not rely only on hearing in knowing the
truth.

The ear hears, the heart feels - the unity of receiving
and feeling information by hearing.

6. The word "ear" in mysticism and folk beliefs

Among the people, the "ear" represents not only the
organ of hearing, but also mystical and spiritual
meanings: To talk in the ear - to discuss mysterious and
suspicious things.

To ring in the ear - to feel something inside that is being
said.

To be calm in the ear - to express calmness and
distance from worries.

7. The use of the word "ear" in literature

In Uzbek literature, the word "ear" is often used to
create images and express emotional states:

They listened with their ears open - to pay close
attention to the event.

Their ears became hot - a state of embarrassment or
excitement.

The word in the ear tickled the heart - indicates that
pleasant words touched the heart.

8. Comparative linguistic approach

When comparing phraseologisms created on the basis
of the word "ear" with similar expressions in other
languages, one can see national and universal
similarities:

In English:

Turn a deaf ear - to ignore the sentence.

Music to one’s ears –

pleasant news or speech.

In Russian:

Пропустить мимо ушей –

to ignore what you hear.

Навострить уши –

to listen attentively.

This comparative analysis shows the cultures of people
and their influence on language.

9. The significance of phraseological units in society

Sociological significance: Phraseological units related

to “Kulaq” reveal the value of social listening,

attention, and relationships between people.

Psychological significance: These expressions are used

to express a person’s feelings and mental state.

Cultural significance: Phraseological units based on the

word

“Kulaq” reflect the ancient beliefs and life

experiences of the people.

CONCLUSION

Phraseological units based on the word “Kulaq” in the

Uzbek language emdiv rich semantic layers, cultural

values, and the people’s philosophy of life. These

phrases are an important source of research in the fields
of linguistics, cultural studies, and social studies,
allowing for a deeper understanding of the interaction
of language and culture at the national and international
levels.

Linguistic and cultural analysis of phraseological units
expressed through the word "kuloq"

In the Uzbek language, phraseological units based on
the word "kuloq" express the social life, cultural values,
and emotional states of the people. These units are
important in linguistics in revealing symbolic meanings,
cultural contexts, and national values.

The word quloq (ear) is widely featured in idioms and
expressions across cultures, often carrying both literal

and symbolic meanings. Here’s a linguistic and cultural

overview of ear-related idioms from various languages:

English Idioms:

1. "In one ear and out the other": Refers to someone not
paying attention or quickly forgetting what was said.

2. "Lend an ear": Indicates actively listening to someone
in need.

3. "Keep your ear to the ground": Means staying
informed and being aware of developments around you.

4. "The walls have ears": Suggests caution, as someone
might overhear private conversations.

5. "Music to my ears": Describes something pleasing or
comforting to hear

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Cross-Cultural Examples:

In Chinese culture, the idiom "

打耳光

" (dǎ ěr guāng),

meaning "to slap someone's ear," metaphorically
represents harsh criticism or punishment.

In Arabic, "

ةيغاص نذأ

" ('udhun sāghiya) translates to

"attentive ear," symbolizing readiness to listen carefully
and empathize.

French has "Prêter

l’oreille," which mirrors the English

"lend an ear" in the context of paying close attention to
someone

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Cultural Significance:

Idioms involving the ear often reflect values like
attentiveness, secrecy, and the importance of
communication. For instance, "turning a deaf ear"
indicates intentional ignorance, showing a universal
acknowledgment of selective attention in human


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behavior.

How Idioms Reflect Culture:

Ear-related idioms are deeply rooted in cultural
practices, historical contexts, and societal values. For
example, English idioms like "play it by ear" highlight
adaptability, whereas Arabic or Chinese expressions
may emphasize respect and attentiveness in
relationships

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Studying these expressions provides insight into the
interplay

between

language

and

culture,

demonstrating how everyday div parts like the ear
become powerful symbols in communication
worldwide. Let me know if you'd like further details on
idioms in a specific language or culture!

Eye-related idioms span cultures and often carry deep
cultural and emotional meanings, reflecting common
human experiences through vivid imagery. For

example, the phrase “In the blink of an eye” denotes

the fleeting nature of time, emphasizing the swiftness
with which events can pass, much like the rapid

movement of one's eyelids. Similarly, “An eye for an
eye” represents the principle of retributive justice,

where actions should be met with an equivalent
response.

Cultural variations emerge in expressions like “keeping
an eye out”, which implies vigilance, and “eyes in the
back of one's head”, describing a heightened
awareness of one’s surroundings. In Latin American
cultures, the term “tener ojo” (having an eye for

something) is used to describe someone who has a
knack for noticing things others may miss, especially in
the context of creativity and design.

Many of these idioms are rooted in the shared human
experience

of

sight,

making

them

globally

recognizable. However, their interpretations can vary
based on cultural nuances. For instance, in some

cultures, the “evil eye” carries significant superstition,

believed to cause misfortune or harm due to envious
or malevolent glares. Understanding these idioms
offers insight into how language reflects deeper values,
perceptions of justice, and the role of observation in
shaping human interactions.

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