A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WORD MEANINGS AND CONCEPTS IN THE UZBEK AND GERMAN LANGUAGES
Authors: Jumaniyazov Atabay, Yusubova Chamangul Mamutjonovna
Published: May 24, 2025 • Vol. 18 Issue 6 • Views: 90
This article explores the meaning and concept of words in Uzbek and German languages. The complex properties of words have led to their analysis from various perspectives in linguistics. Throughout the article, the views of Uzbek and German linguists on word meaning and concept are presented and analyzed. “Meaning” and “concept” are closely related phenomena, both expressing the message or information conveyed through a specific word. Information conveyed through words, that is, the meaning of the word, is fully understood. When it comes to communication, the information conveyed through “meaning” is often known for its precise and well-defined nature, while “concept” tends to be more vague and general, leaving room for interpretation and ambiguity. “Concept” refers to a lack of complete knowledge of a word or a word-named object or phenomenon, or a general (non-specific and abstract) perception or contemplation.