IMPORTANCE OF PRAGMATIC COMPETENCIES IN THE TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH COMPOUND WORDS INTO UZBEK

The translation of English compound words into Uzbek presents significant challenges, especially in specialized contexts like newspaper discourse. This study explores how the development of pragmatic competencies in translators impacts the quality and accuracy of compound word translation, emphasizing cultural, syntactical, and contextual understanding. By focusing on English newspaper compounds and their Uzbek equivalents, the paper highlights strategies employed to overcome pragmatic gaps and cultural nuances. The study analyzes the strategies translators use to preserve meaning, tone, and stylistic elements in translations. Through a combination of corpus analysis and translator interviews, the research identifies the key competencies required to navigate the complexities of compound word translation in media.