The aim of this study is to provide a comparative analysis of paremiological units expressing the categories of desire and aspiration in English and Uzbek. Qualitative and quantitative methods were employed, including comparative analysis of metaphorical and cultural features of proverbs. The main results show that despite cultural differences, both English and Uzbek proverbs express similar universal values, such as labor, responsibility, and aspiration for success. The findings emphasize that metaphors related to physical labor are prevalent in Uzbek culture, while English proverbs often utilize more abstract social imagery. The novelty of the study lies in identifying culturally specific elements of paremiological units, which enhance the understanding of cross-cultural communication through proverbs.

proverbs, paremiology, metaphors, Uzbek language, English language, cross-cultural communication, desire, aspiration

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