COGNITIVE MODEL OF THE CONCEPT "GENEROSITY / SAXIYLIK" IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

The present study explores the cognitive model of the concept “generosity” in the English language and its equivalent “saxiylik” in the Uzbek language. The research focuses on identifying the semantic and cultural components of this concept and analyzing its linguistic representation in both languages. The study employs comparative, semantic, and cognitive linguistic methods to investigate lexical units, proverbs, and phraseological expressions related to generosity. The findings reveal that while both languages conceptualize generosity as a positive moral quality associated with kindness and altruism, cultural differences influence the structure and interpretation of the concept. In Uzbek culture, generosity is closely connected with hospitality, compassion, and moral responsibility, whereas in English linguistic culture it is often associated with charity, kindness, and benevolence. The study contributes to the field of cognitive linguistics and linguoculturology by highlighting similarities and differences in the conceptualization of generosity in two linguistic and cultural systems.本研究探讨了英语中“慷慨（generosity）”概念的认知模型，以及乌兹别克语中与之对等的“saxiylik”概念。本研究旨在识别该概念的语义与文化构成要素，并分析其在两种语言中的语言表征形式。本研究采用比较法、语义学方法及认知语言学（cognitive linguistics）方法，对与慷慨相关的词汇单位、谚语及熟语表达展开研究。研究结果显示，尽管两种语言均将慷慨视作与友善、利他主义相关的积极道德品质，但文化差异会影响该概念的结构与解读方式。在乌兹别克文化中，慷慨与好客、共情及道德责任紧密相连；而在英语语言文化中，慷慨则常与慈善、友善及仁爱相关联。本研究通过剖析两种语言文化系统中慷慨概念的认知异同，为认知语言学及语言文化学（linguoculturology）领域贡献了新的研究视角。