LINGUISTIC DIFFERENCES OF ‘FRIENDSHIP’ IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH

 Soatova G.K.

SoatovaGulsunoy Kupaysinovna - senior teacher, DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF ENGLISH № 3, UZBEKISTAN STATE WORLD LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY,

TASHKENT, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract: this article explores the multifaceted concept of friendship across Western (English) and Eastern (Uzbek) cultures, highlighting its universal yet culturally diverse nature. It delves into the etymological origins of ‘friend’ and 'friendship' in English, tracing their evolution from Old English and Proto-Germanic roots to reflect changing social dynamics and linguistic nuances. The discussion then shifts to the Uzbek understanding of friendship, emphasising its strong communal bonds, loyalty, and the significance of terms like ‘do‘st’ and related expressions.

Keywords: friendship, cultural diversity, English culture, Uzbek culture, etymology, linguistic analysis, social constructs, interpersonal relationships, collectivism.

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5.      Soatova G.K. (2022). The significance of family in the Uzbek community. Science and Education, 3(7), 216-218.

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