Keywords
translation challenges,
English-Uzbek translation,
cultural equivalence,
figurative meaning,
cross-cultural communication.
How to Cite
Abstract
Translating idioms from English into Uzbek is one of the most challenging areas in translation studies, as idioms are deeply rooted in the culture, history, and worldview of a particular language community. Unlike ordinary vocabulary, idiomatic
expressions often carry figurative meanings that cannot be understood through direct translation of individual words. For example, the English idiom “kick the bucket” cannot be translated literally into Uzbek (chelakni tepmoq), as this would cause
misunderstanding; instead, it requires a cultural or functional equivalent such as “vafot etmoq”.
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