Semantic Features of Azerbaijani Proverbs Containing the Word “Mountain”
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https://doi.org/10.69760/aghel.026002004Keywords:
mountain, proverb, semantics, metaphor, phraseology, Azerbaijani languageAbstract
This study investigates the semantic features of Azerbaijani proverbs containing the word "mountain." The primary objective is to identify the meanings, functions, and cultural values conveyed by the "mountain" metaphor within these proverbs. The research is oriented toward understanding the multi-layered semantic structures of proverbs from both linguistic and cultural perspectives. Within the scope of the study, phraseological units and instances of metaphorical extension were analyzed, revealing both literal and figurative meanings of the term "mountain." The semantic analysis demonstrates that in Azerbaijani proverbs, the concept of "mountain" is associated with notions of stability, strength, patience, and challenge. The contextual usage of various examples is explicated through qualitative semantic and phraseological analysis. This study provides an academic approach to examining the semantic and metaphorical richness of proverbs and highlights the role of natural elements in folk language, allowing for a deeper understanding of the complex linguistic and cultural structures embedded in proverbs.
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