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ABSTRACT
The article focuses on how the concept of "Space" is portrayed in English proverbs and how they view the world. The
elements of the "Space" notion are given a lot of thought since they contribute to our comprehension of the
proverbial "world view."
KEYWORDS
Proverbs, proverbial outlook of the world, space, culture, history, language.
INTRODUCTION
Proverbs have long played an important role in human
life. They assist us in gaining understanding of
traditional traditions and culture. Because they
preserve knowledge about the world and a person in
it, proverbs can be thought of as the mirror of the
society. The worldview expressed by a proverb is
created by all that is concealed within it. Proverbs
satisfy the human impulse to condense experiences
and observations into pearls of wisdom that offer pre-
made observations on interpersonal interactions and
societal issues. Proverbs are as contradictory as life
itself since there are ones for every situation
imaginable.1
The proverbial perspective on the world was first
shown by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in his well-known
picture "Netherlandish Proverbs." In Bruegel's day,
proverbs were quite common and frequently collected
in sizable collections. The picture itself contained more
than 100 idioms and proverbs, some of which are still
widely used today.
Today, metaphors and proverbs can be compared
because both are linguistic features. George Lakoff
asserts that metaphor is present in all aspects of daily
life, including thought and deed.2
Research Article
SPACE INENGLISH PROVERBS
Submission Date:
September 20, 2023,
Accepted Date:
September 25, 2023,
Published Date:
September 30, 2023
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Yangiboyeva Mushtariybanu Shoymardon Qizi
Denov Institute Of Entrepreneurship And Pedagogy Faculty Of Philology Foreign Language And Literature,
Uzbekistan
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Despite the value and significance of proverbs
represented in paintings or photographs, the bulk of
scholars still use dictionaries because they offer a
wealth of important data. According to a review of the
most widely used proverb dictionaries and collections,
R. Taverner produced the first collection of proverbs in
1539 under the title "Proverbs or adagies with new
additions gathered out of the Chiliades of Erasmus."
Over 37 editions were printed during the 16th and 20th
centuries.
The majority of them were printed in Cambridge,
Oxford, and London. Given that these cities continue
to be seen as Europe's and the UK's primary
educational hubs, it makes sense. Famous authors
including W. Mieder, A. Taylor, A. Henderson, O. Dykes,
and others are included in the list of authors. Some of
the researchers worked on multiple writings, such as G.
Torriano (Second alphabet consisting of proverbial
phrases, London, 1662; Select Italian Proverbs,
Cambridge, 1642) and B. Whiting (Modern Proverbs
and Proverbial Sayings, Cambridge, Massachusetts,
1989; Proverbs, Sentences, and Proverbial Phrases
from English Writings primarily before 1500,
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1968). It is possible to
define a number of concepts when evaluating the
proverbs, including family, home, house, time, destiny,
space, etc. The concepts of metaphorical space and
time are universal and fundamental. We believe that
such ideas should be thoroughly examined as a result.
A cross-functional category called "Space" serves as
the foundation for the worldview expressed in
proverbs. This definition offers the chance to
reassemble the distinctive characteristics of the human
being throughout a particular period. The idea
contends that the boundaries and coordinates of the
world's proverbial view can be fixed.
According to the Russian scholar Ivanova E. V., there
are different categories that English proverbs
regarding "Space" might be placed under. The first
category is unified by the features of the environment.
He who will learn to pray, let him go to sea is a proverb
that uses the word "sea" more often than any other.
He who foresees all dangers cannot navigate the seas.
In an egg-shell, it is challenging to navigate the ocean.
Such proverbs' fundamental meanings can be summed
up in two words: "the sea is dangerous" and "sailing."
There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it
is a saying that illustrates the concept of fish living in
the sea. Envy for the fish in the sea and hatred for the
crops on the land.
In proverbs like Rivers need a spring, Even a weary river
winds somewhere safe to sea, and Fame, like a river, is
narrowest at its beginning and broadens far away, the
word "river" is used.
The terms "hill" and "mountain" are associated with
either a high social status or challenges a man must
face:
High hills are subject to powerful winds.
The grass is lower on hills that are taller.
He will never climb the hill if he stays in the valley.
The concept of "field" describes the landscape. But it
can also refer to a battlefield or a field of crops.
A poor shrub is preferable to an empty field.
No man survives the hard-fought battle without being
killed.
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Three things are necessary for a field: favorable
weather, sound seed, and an experienced farmer.
Additionally, the word "wood" connotes danger
because it is used to describe a habitat for animals and
birds.
Anyone who is afraid of the outdoors shouldn't enter
the woods. The wolf leaves the woods because of
hunger.
A decent, honest, and hardworking servant must sing
while working, just like a bird in the forest.
The English vernacular worldview generally does a
terrible job of describing "Space." In contrast, for
instance, with the Russian proverbial perception of the
world, there aren't many thorough and comprehensive
descriptions of the terrain.
Similar to other proverbial portrayals of "Space," the
"distance" element is crucial in the creation of this idea.
It is expressed verbally using the matching words "far"
and "near."
A nearby neighbor is preferable to a distant kinsman.
Far from care and the court.
Before you can swim, don't go near the water.
More precise terms or collocations can be used to
convey the concept of distance, and these descriptions
of space in proverbs highlight the surroundings of
people.
In the bush, a bird in the hand is worth two.
A sparrow in your hand is preferable to a pigeon on
your roof.
The most prevalent element in metaphoric worldviews
is the "world" component of the space. This element
includes the concept of space with all of the nations,
peoples, and natural elements on Earth.
It's a far trip around the planet.
The globe is really large.
You can explore the world if you have Latin, a horse,
and money.
Proverbs concerning nations and cities are a crucial
component of the English perspective on the world
because each of these concepts also represent space.
An chance to learn about any relations between British
people and other nations is provided by the analysis of
such proverbs. Additionally, it aids in comparing the
English and other cultures in order to identify their
distinctive characteristics.
The majority of toponymic proverbs in English refer to
regions of the UK and its major cities. The proverbs
place a strong emphasis on how great Great Britain is
to all other nations.
Britain is needed by every nation, but none need
Britain. War is raging over the world, but it is not raging
with England.
England has better food than seven other kingdoms
combined. A small garden full with bitter grapes is
England.
There are many other proverbs that apply to London.
They characterize the British capital as a beautiful,
wealthy city where people can work and play
simultaneously.
London's streets are covered in gold pavement.
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A man is tired of life when he is tired of London.
London Bridge was designed to be crossed by the wise
and avoided by foolish.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, English proverbs regarding nations and
cities serve as both descriptions and sources of
information.
In general, the analysis of English proverbs about
"Space" aids in highlighting unique aspects of the
language's proverbial worldview. First, among
"landscape" components, the "sea" component is the
most prevalent. Second, there are many proverbs
concerning other nations on the English proverbial
"map," which is considerably distinct. Third, proverbs
about England refer to the unique characteristics of
the nation.
Research on proverbs is now being done in the
departments of history, philology, and folklore studies,
among others. Scientists examine how proverbs have
been used to convey wisdom throughout history.
Proverbs and idioms are clearly a part of history, but
the way they are used in England now is degrading.
Because they frequently ask about the proverb's origin
and meaning, the majority of people have already lost
their connection to history.
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1.
Lakoff G. Johnson M. Metaphors we live by.
Chicago; London, 1980.
2.
Mieder W. Behold the proverbs of a people:
proverbial wisdom in culture, literature, and
politics. University Press of Mississippi, 2014.
3.
Mieder W. Wise words: essays on the proverb.
New York, 1994.
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Speake J. The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs,
fifth edition. Oxford, 2007.
