STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF EUPHEMISMS
Abstract
This article focuses on the structural-semantic analysis of euphemisms in English, Russian, and Uzbek. It investigates the components of euphemistic expressions, ranging from single-component lexemes to multi-component holistic phrases, and highlights their grammatical and semantic features. By comparing these features across three languages, the study aims to uncover patterns in euphemism formation and usage, emphasizing their linguistic and cultural significance.
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