SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF DEGREE OF ADJECTIVE IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Abstract
This article examines the parallels and differences in the degree of adjectives in English and Uzbek languages. Adjectives are crucial linguistic tools for conveying attributes and making comparisons in both languages. While both English and Uzbek use inflectional methods to indicate positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, they follow different patterns and usage standards. In English, comparative and superlative degrees are frequently produced with suffixes or auxiliary words, but Uzbek use suffixes and unique auxiliary words. Despite these changes, adjectives' essential role in refining descriptions and communicating subtle meanings is identical throughout both languages. This comparative research offers insight on the complex interplay between linguistic structures and cultural settings, emphasizing the dynamic aspect of language change. Examining the degree of adjectives in English and Uzbek provides useful insights into language variation as well as how languages create and reflect cultural norms and values. Understanding these parallels and contrasts not only enhances our appreciation for language complexity, but it also promotes crosscultural understanding and communication.
Keywords: Adjectives, degree of comparison, English language, Uzbek language, comparative analysis, linguistic diversity.
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