This paper explores the phenomena of uniqueness and lexical gaps in the vocabulary related to the Summer Olympic Games in English and Uzbek. By conducting a comparative linguistic analysis, the study identifies culturally bound terms and concepts that do not have direct equivalents across the two languages. The research highlights how differences in sociocultural, historical, and sporting traditions contribute to lexical asymmetries and gaps. Furthermore, the study addresses the implications of these gaps for translation, intercultural communication, and terminology development in the fields of sports journalism and linguistic studies.

lexical gaps, uniqueness phenomena, Olympic vocabulary, comparative linguistics, English-Uzbek translation, cultural specificity, sports terminology, intercultural communication, lexical asymmetry, language and sports

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