This article investigates the cognitive and emotional components of intercultural competence, focusing on their linguistic manifestations and their role in effective cross-cultural communication. Drawing on contemporary linguistic and intercultural theories, the study examines how knowledge, awareness, and empathy function as complementary aspects of intercultural competence. Special attention is given to the ways in which linguistic strategies reflect cognitive understanding and emotional sensitivity in both English and Uzbek contexts. The findings highlight that the integration of cognitive and emotional components is essential for fostering tolerance, cultural sensitivity, and communicative success in multicultural settings.

intercultural competence, cognition, emotion, linguistic strategies, empathy, cultural sensitivity.

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