Motivating Features of the Concept ‘Sky’ in the Kyrgyz Linguistic Picture of the World

This paper explores the concept of sky in the Kyrgyz linguistic picture of the world. It is widely known that a concept is a multifaceted mental construct formed by a multi-layered structure. The study analyzes data from etymological dictionaries for the purpose of identifying the fundamental ideas or perceptions of the Kyrgyz mentality underlying the concept of "sky". The revealed motivating features allow us to define its initial linguistic image. Moreover, to determine the relevance of the identified motivating features, examples of their verbalization are examined, confirming their functioning in real life. The study aims to highlight the role of the concept in shaping the national worldview, its historical evolution, and its influence on the development of cultural perception.