CONCEPTUAL MODELS OF METAPHORICAL STRUCTURES (A COGNITIVE AND PRAGMATIC APPROACH)

Qo‘qon DPI Ilmiy xabarlar jurnali 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ulugova Shokhida Shokhrukhovna
DOI: 10.70728/qdpi.v08.i01.036
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Abstract

This article explores conceptual models of metaphorical structures through a cognitive and pragmatic lens, comparing examples from English and Spanish. Drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), it examines how abstract concepts are mapped onto concrete domains, while pragmatic analysis considers contextual interpretation and cultural subjectivity. Findings reveal shared conceptual metaphors (e.g., emotions as containers) alongside language-specific variations, such as animal-based idioms in proverbs. The analysis highlights cognitive universals in embodiment and pragmatic differences in subjectivity, contributing to cross-linguistic understanding of metaphor

Fields of Study & Subjects

Language Metaphor and Cognition Categorization perception and language Language and Culture

Publication details

Journal / source
Qo‘qon DPI Ilmiy xabarlar jurnali
Volume
8
Issue
01
Pages
276–281
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN