Linguopoetic Interpretation of Phraseological Units in Uzbek Linguistics

Abstract

This study explores the role of phraseological units in the development of Uzbek linguistics, with a particular focus on their use and interpretation in literary texts. The research emphasizes the linguistic and stylistic significance of phraseological expressions in shaping the figurative language of Uzbek literature. The research methodology includes comparative-descriptive and linguopoetic analysis of phraseological units found in classical and modern Uzbek literary works. It also utilizes linguistic-statistical techniques to identify frequency patterns and the cultural semantics of phraseological expressions across genres, authors, and time periods. The study finds that Uzbek phraseological units serve not only as stylistic devices but also as carriers of cultural identity and collective imagery. Analysis of epics like Alpomish, Ravshan, and Rustam, along with the works of writers such as Mukumi, Abdulla Qodiriy, and Alisher Navoiy, demonstrates the extensive and diverse usage of idiomatic expressions. In addition, linguistic-statistical research has revealed over a thousand distinct phraseological units, many of which are not recorded in standard lexicons. The article concludes that although significant research has been conducted on phraseological units in Uzbek linguistics, there remain unexplored areas—particularly in terms of pragmatics, diachronic development, and cognitive aspects. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into lesser-studied epics and phraseologies, especially their linguopoetic functions and translational interpretations in multilingual contexts.