This article explores how moral ideas are expressed through linguistic means in Uzbek folk tales, using the example of the tale “Zumrad and Qimmat”, within the framework of a linguopoetic analysis. The study examines how lexical, phraseological, stylistic, and artistic-expressive tools used in the tale convey moral and ethical values. Particular attention is given to the artistic portrayal of socially significant behaviors such as honesty, diligence, patience, greed, and deceit, as well as to the linguistic units that embody these qualities. Their semantic and functional characteristics are analyzed in detail. In “Zumrad and Qimmat”, the linguistic portrayal of both main characters and the moral evaluation delivered through their speech patterns are analyzed from a linguopoetic perspective. Moreover, the study reveals how moral lessons are embedded in idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and figurative language typical of folk speech. The research lies at the intersection of linguistics and moral philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of how moral meaning is conveyed through language in folk tales.

Uzbek folk tale, moral idea, linguopoetic analysis, linguistic means, artistic imagery, phraseological unit, speech portrait, folk proverb.

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