This article analyzes the linguocultural nature of numeratives in

Persian and Uzbek languages using a comparative approach. The main

objective of the research is to study numeratives not only as grammatical

units but also as linguocultural phenomena expressing the mindset, values,

and lifestyle of a nation. The article employs a combination of comparative-

historical, linguocultural, semantic-structural, and translation methods to

analyze the form, content, and cultural connotations of counting systems in

Persian and Uzbek.

According to the research findings, both languages share common

units such as nafar/kas for counting people, bosh/sar for counting animals,

and dona/tā for counting objects. However, Uzbek actively uses folk units

like chimdim, hovuch, qultum, while Persian predominantly employs

standard units like kilo, liter, meter. These differences reflect the distinctive

thought patterns manifested in the social life and culture of the two peoples.

The author also explores the aesthetic function of numeratives in

literary texts. In works by writers such as Alisher Navoi, Hafez, and Saadi,

expressions like “bir tomchi yosh” (a single tear), “yek dast gol” (a handful

of flowers), and “do qatra āb” (two drops of water) demonstrate the

linguistic expression of peopleʼs life experiences, aesthetic tastes, and

national poetic thinking. Based on this, the article interprets numeratives as

linguistic markers of national identity and cultural identification.

The scientific novelty of the research lies in its comprehensive

analysis of numeratives in Persian and Uzbek from linguocultural, semantic,

and artistic-aesthetic perspectives for the first time. Consequently, it

provides a scientific basis for evaluating numeratives not only as a

grammatical category but also as a cultural code representing the thinking,

values, and worldview of the people.