CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PARENTS CONCEPT IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

The concept of "parents" holds a fundamental role in shaping societal and cultural values across different nations. While both English and Uzbek cultures emphasize the significance of parents, their linguistic representation and cultural perceptions differ. This article provides a contrastive analysis of the "parents" concept in English and Uzbek languages, focusing on proverbs, idiomatic expressions, and metaphorical meanings. Through this comparison, the study highlights cultural similarities and differences in how parental roles, responsibilities, and values are expressed in language