COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COLLOCATIONS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LITERARY TEXTS

Abstract

The study of collocations is an essential aspect of linguistic research, particularly in the field of comparative literature. Collocations, defined as conventional combinations of words that frequently co-occur, play a vital role in creating naturalness and expressiveness in any language. Their presence in literary texts often determines the stylistic, emotive, and semantic richness of an author’s narrative. This article aims to provide a thorough comparative analysis of English and Uzbek literary collocations, investigating their peculiarities, usage patterns, and significance for translation and cross-cultural understanding. In doing so, the research draws upon a variety of works by prominent authors from both linguistic backgrounds, aiming to illuminate both similarities and unique aspects in the employment of collocations within the respective literary traditions