This article explores the linguocultural aspects of aphorisms in typologically different languages, focusing on how cultural, historical, and linguistic factors shape their formation and interpretation. Aphorisms, as concise expressions of universal truths, often reflect the worldview and values of a particular linguistic community. By comparing examples from various language systems, the study reveals the unique cognitive and cultural mechanisms involved in aphorism creation and usage. The analysis highlights the role of national mentality, metaphoric thinking, and syntactic structure in the expression of wisdom through aphoristic forms.

aphorisms, linguoculture, typological differences, cultural worldview, national mentality, metaphoric thinking, cross-cultural communication, language and culture, phraseology, linguistic expression

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