Proverbs Research Articles

EQUIVALENCE OF RUSSIAN AND UZBEK PROVERBS AND SAYINGS

In this article, as part of the comparative study of proverbs, their linguistic and cultural aspects are widely covered. Thus, an attempt was made to show the similarities and differences of proverbs in the languages we are studying, the specific culture and specific mentality of the peoples who speak this language. In the analysis of the linguistic and cultural aspects of Uzbek and English proverbs, an attempt was made to describe the relationship between language and culture, to consider the thematically similar aspects of Uzbek and English proverbs, and to take a deeper approach to issues such as mentality, expressions of national character.

The Etymology of Proverbs in the Life of Society as a Part of Folklore

Similar and different aspects of Uzbek and English proverbs. Their origin forms the basis of the article. With clear examples made easy to understand and theories proven. The etymology of proverbs, as a part of folklore, is a fascinating subject that delves into the origins and evolution of these traditional sayings within the fabric of society. Proverbs serve as concise, memorable expressions of wisdom and life truths, often reflecting the values, beliefs, and experiences of a particular culture or community. By examining the etymology of proverbs, scholars and enthusiasts can gain a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between language, culture, and society, while also appreciating the enduring relevance of these timeless expressions of human wisdom

Specific features of proverbs in language teaching

The urgency of the topic proverbs teaching in language education is due to the possibility of studying proverbs as linguistic units that enlarge the students outlook and worldview. Proverbs do reflect reality and do express the activities of the inhabitants of a certain language, which has some fragments of the world, although they reproduce from generation to generation the activities and cultural and national traditions of the people, its indigenous inhabitants. The scientific value of this is determined by the need to organize proverbial words and is determined by the fact that it allows you to make statements about certain aspects of what you are actively studying! There are currently problems in the relationship between language and culture that naturally reinforce the ideas found in proverbs and their relevance in philosophy. The notorious material allows one to penetrate into the area of mental activity of a linguistically determined society and opens up wide opportunities for conducting comparative research. A study of the system of proverbs and its educational role in language teaching, allowing to observe universal and national cultures in mentalities and contribute to the theoretical problems and general practices of applied linguistics in general, to solve methodological issues for carrying out linguocultural and methodological analysis. There are many ways to inculcate national education in future generations. One way is to shape the national consciousness by teaching proverbs and sayings that have been preserved from one generation to the next and have preserved the culture, identity, and traditions of the nation. This research studies the linguistic and cultural features of English proverbs. Therefore, in order to strengthen international relations, to introduce traditional proverbs, it is necessary to qualitatively determine their linguistic and cultural features. It is important to read texts with cultural coloring, phraseological phrases, catchphrases, real words, proverbs, legends and stories that reveal the identity of the people, as well as works which have a significant place in the history of fiction in shaping a person’s national consciousness. The people's life and world view are preserved in proverbs, metaphors and symbols. They are the sources of the most valuable information about the culture and mentality of the people.

Black Consciousness and Black Theology: Di ya thoteng di bapile (relationship for liberation)

The aim of this article is to point out that Black Consciousness and Black Theology are conceptually and philosophically comrades in arms, fighting side-by-side for the liberation of the oppressed masses, especially the black people emerging from apartheid South Africa. Through the literature review, the two philosophical disciplines are historically sketched, defined, and compared. The Setswana idiom, Di ya thoteng di bapile (comradeship), like many African proverbs and idioms, is philosophically employed as a way of decolonising theology. The idiom is used to demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between Black Consciousness and Black Theology in fighting against structural injustices in societies. Historical evolvement of the two disciplines is narratively presented to demonstrate how the two philosophies can continue to fight together towards the liberation of the marginalised masses in post-apartheid South Africa. The article concludes by sketching some strategic initiatives that can be undertaken to create the space for these two disciplines to symbiotically lead to the liberation of people living under the new form of political, cultural and socio-economic marginalisations. The strategic initiatives include the enhancement of self-reliance, prophetic role, and dialogical processes that lead to emancipation of those who sense self-pity, dependency syndrome, and loss of sense of quality life. These initiatives can be achieved through symbiotic cooperation of Black Consciousness and Black Theology, eventually leading to human liberation from any form of oppression.Contribution: There is a symbiotic cooperation of Black Consciousness and Black Theology, eventually leading to human liberation from any form of oppression.

Functional Analysis of Qualitative and Comparative Syntaxemes in English Proverbs

Functional Analysis of Qualitative and Comparative Syntaxemes in English Proverbs

Cultural codes: the semantics of bread in english proverbs and sayings

An anthropological character of the language is one of the most current research paradigms of linguistic culturology. Within the mentioned aspect, language is considered a system of signs to which a group of people ascribes certain meanings in accordance with the specifics of their world perception and processing. Proverbs and sayings are texts that contain didactic and cultural information on values and representations of different ethnic groups. Traditional nature is the key feature of folklore texts, and in this context paroemias can be investigated as cliches that include culturally explained signs or codes, combination of which forms the language of culture, structures and estimates the reality. The aim of the paper is to reveal semantic characteristics of a gastronomic word ‘bread’ in English folklore on the examples of proverbs and sayings. The objectives were the following: to study the texts of paroemias with the component ‘bread’ and its synonym ‘loaf’; to determine semantic groups (macrofields) defining functional, axiological and mythological aspects of bread; to identify traditional representations verbalized in English paroemias. To obtain the aim of research we applied the methods of contextual, semantic, semiotic and interpretative analyses; the complex of applied methods allowed revealing key symbolic meanings of the basic food in English folk texts. In the course of the study we obtained the following results: in paroemias there is a mythologem of the bread alone and spiritual bread; we found some texts verbalizing a topic of punishing for sins by hunger; gastronomic code ‘bread’ reflects the elements of archaic and domestic traditions of England as well as realia, euphemisms and superstitions; bread serves an instrument for comparison, a symbol of Christian religion denoting the God’s gift; bread is the main attribute of wellness and poverty, labour and idleness, it represents basic demand in food and material values in the life of a human-being.

LINGUISTIC EXPRESSION OF GENDER DISTINCTIONS IN ENGLISH PROVERBS AND SAYINGS

The present study aims at investigating the linguistic expression of gender distinctions in English proverbs and sayings through the lens of paremiology. The investigation focuses on the classification of English proverbs and sayings according to their respective gender component. Our research hypothesis posits that proverbs and sayings, as forms of verbal folklore, have traditionally ascribed specific human traits and activities to individuals based on their gender. To test this hypothesis, over four hundred English proverbs and sayings have been analyzed. The methodology employed in the paper is based on historical research methods, which involve collecting and analyzing information in order to explain past phenomena. The analysis has also employed the data grouping method to organize proverbs and sayings into relevant categories. The data collection has utilized both primary and secondary sources of information. Primary sources include reviews and scientific articles, while in secondary sources are include encyclopedias and dictionaries of proverbs and sayings. The results show that proverbs and sayings reflect gender stereotypes and societal divisions which are often difficult to break. However, the deeper understanding of the ways in which gender roles have been constructed and perpetuated throughout history, can identify areas in which progress towards gender equality is made.

It Takes a Village

Success after incarceration is not just attributed to the person returning but is a result of the village that one has. This correlates with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That same village is needed for a formerly incarcerated person to be successful. The village includes the person’s family, community, employer, place of faith, and support groups. This provides a tight knit group of people who are speaking life into this individual, whereas the streets would speak harm into their life.

Representation of women in English and Persian proverbs

Abstract The present study aims to investigate the portrayal of women in English and Persian proverbs using the multidisciplinary field of Cultural Linguistics as an alternative to critical discourse analysis. Utilizing a corpus analysis approach for Cultural Linguistics (Jensen 2017), 124 English and 186 Persian proverbs representing the theme of ‘woman’ were compared and contrasted cross-culturally. Results of grounded-theory driven analysis revealed: (a) while various cultural schemata and cultural metaphors reflecting both dark and bright sides of women in proverbs were unveiled, only one cultural category in Persian proverbs with no similar instance in English proverbs was revealed; and (b) in some English and Persian proverbs, interpreting cultural schemas predicates upon eliciting and understanding the cultural metaphors hidden in the proverbs. The results are discussed with reference to the potentiality of Cultural Linguistics as an analytical framework for paremiology that can provide an in-depth interpretation of proverbs as a culturally-loaded discourse.

To be seen, heard, and valued. Active engagement as the next frontier for global health conference equity: a view from the global South.

Dear Editor, “It is the one who lives in the house who knows where the roof leaks” ~African Proverb. As a Global Surgery researcher in Rwanda, I have lived experience of the challenges to conference equity, having spent for example in one instance, 14 hours at an Embassy’s visa processing station to get to the World Health Assembly, and losing two opportunities to present at international Global Health meetings as a result of visa delays in the past one year. [...]

Exploring the Concept of Joy in Indonesian and English Proverbs Utilizing Cognitive Semantics Analysis and Contrastive Method

This study utilized Cognitive Semantics Analysis and the Contrastive Method to explore the concept of joy in English and Indonesian proverbs. Proverbs provide a unique perspective on the linguistic and cultural differences in portraying joy. The study gave a comprehensive overview of the Cognitive Semantics Analysis, highlighting its importance in uncovering the cognitive structures that underlie the conceptualization of joy. The Contrastive Method was introduced as an invaluable tool for comparative analysis, allowing for an in-depth examination of the similarities and disparities in portraying joy between the two languages. The study examined a curated selection of English and Indonesian proverbs to investigate the subtle nuances in the conceptualization of joy. The study aimed to understand how joy is linguistically expressed in these sayings, what cultural and cognitive factors influence the choice of words and phrases related to joy in these languages, and the unique cultural perspectives that emerge from the analysis. The findings of this study shed light on the intricate interplay between language, culture, and the human experience of joy. Admittedly, there were three main results, i.e. (1) the analysis of English proverbs reveals that they often associate joy with metaphors of light and elevation, which focus on personal experiences and intense physical expressions; Indonesian proverbs connect joy with the natural world, spirituality, and communal harmony, (2) the vocabulary, metaphors, and themes emphasized in the sayings reflect English and Indonesian respective cultural contexts; English proverbs prioritize individualism and personal success, while Indonesian counterparts emphasize community and social harmony, and (3) English and Indonesian cultural proverbs share a commonality in utilizing metaphors to convey feelings of joy, yet with different cultural reference points; both languages connect joy to physical sensations and expressions, emphasizing the universality of the emotional experience across cultures. By comparing and contrasting Indonesian and English proverbs, this research offers valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of joy in human communication and cognition. Moreover, this study contributes to the broader discourse on cross-linguistic and cross-cultural analysis, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of joy in human communication and cognition.

Comparison of english and uzbek proverbs

Using proverbs is one of the effective tools to make our speech much more precise and definite. Translating English proverbs into one’s mother tongue is not straightforward. This article highlights firstly the definition of proverb and then provides with some examples of English proverbs that are translated into the Uzbek language

Proverbial positive psychology: can we leverage African ancient wisdom to promote flourishing?

ABSTRACT A potentially fructuous approach to fostering mental health and flourishing in Africa is to leverage traditional African proverbs and maxims aligned with positive psychology themes and constructs within the framework of positive psychology interventions (PPIs). This paper explores the potential for integrating (African) proverbs into PPIs to foster well-being and flourishing among African populations. I reference specific proverbs to explore their literal, metaphorical, moral, and epistemological import and inherent values, as well as their prospective utilization in promoting positive relationships, kindness and empathy, teamwork and collaboration, gratitude, truthfulness and honesty, and patience and humility, demonstrating how proverbs hold promise for promoting flourishing in the African context. I propose the CAPPI (Customization and Application of Proverbs in Positive Interventions) framework to guide researchers and practitioners in exploring and incorporating (African) proverbs into interventions. By embracing diverse cultural perspectives, positive psychology can enhance its impact on global well-being and create a more inclusive approach to research and intervention design.

Comparing the Depiction of Love in English and Indonesian Proverbs: An Analysis Using Cognitive Semantics and the Contrastive Method

This study delves into the intricate realm of human emotions, specifically exploring the concept of love as depicted in proverbs from two culturally distinct languages: English and Indonesian. This study utilized a cognitive semantics analysis and the contrastive method to unravel the underlying conceptualizations of love in these linguistic expressions. Proverbs served as windows into a society's collective wisdom and cultural values, often reflecting fundamental human experiences. By analyzing an extensive corpus of English and Indonesian proverbs related to love, we aimed to investigate the cognitive structures that underpin these linguistic expressions. Through this exploration, we also aimed to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps, shedding light on how love is conceptualized differently and similarly across these languages. Applying a cognitive semantics analysis, we dissected the metaphorical expressions and conceptual metaphors that govern love-related proverbs in both languages. Scrutinizing these linguistic metaphors uncovered the nuances of love as perceived by English and Indonesian speakers. The contrastive method allowed us to identify patterns of similarity and divergence in the cognitive love models, offering a deeper understanding of cross-cultural variations. Admittedly, the findings show that (1) both English and Indonesian proverbs utilize a diverse range of metaphorical expressions to convey the complex concept of love; In English proverbs, love is often metaphorically associated with the warmth of a fire, the journey of life, and the destination of that journey and Indonesian proverbs lean heavily on metaphors that are related to nature and natural elements, (2) the metaphorical expressions and source domains used to describe love in English and Indonesian proverbs signify culture's significant role in shaping the conceptualization of love in language, and (3) English proverbs focus more on love's transient and fleeting elements. In contrast, Indonesian proverbs highlight the more profound nature of love that extends beyond immediate gratification. By understanding how love is conceptualized in different languages, we can enrich our linguistic knowledge and gain valuable insights into how humans experience and express this universal emotion. Our study strives to foster cross-cultural appreciation and enhance intercultural communication by unraveling the intricate tapestry of love as depicted in English and Indonesian proverbs.

ТЕХНОЛОГИЯ DEEPL TRANSLATE В ПЕРЕВОДЕ ПОСЛОВИЦ И ПОГОВОРОК (НА МАТЕРИАЛЕ АНГЛИЙСКОГО ЯЗЫКА)

The article presents the results of the study of the linguistic capabilities of machine translation of English proverbs and sayings based on DeepL Translate technology. Methodological recommendations for style adaptation of digital translation have been developed. Correction of automated translation of proverbs and sayings is recommended to be carried out with the use of such translation methods as communicative way of translation, interpretation, holistic transformation technique, equivalence, and others. It was concluded that the DeepL Translate program needs to be improved in terms of pragmatic adaptation of the received text to the dominants of the literary translation.

Traduzindo o generic “man”: um estudo de caso das duas traduções alemãs dos provérbios em No Longer at Ease, de Achebe

Previous research on translation of proverbs have dealt with techniques and strategies of proverb translation and other issues, like culture and orature. However, very little has been done on the question of gender-linked translation in African proverbs and the implication of this in their transfer into another language, particularly German. This study aims at examining selected proverbs found in Achebe’s No Longer at Ease (1960) with the intent of showing how the use of the word ‘man’ in these proverbs has led to a gender-biased translation of the word in the two German target texts. The conceptual approach used is Sapir-Whorf’s theory of linguistic relativity. It was discovered that the generic word ‘man’ used by the author in the proverbs is replaced in the two target texts in German with the gender-specific word ‘ein Mann’, which makes women less visible as referents.

How the Saudi EFL Students at Undergraduate Level Translate English Proverbs into Arabic: Problems, Strategies and Solutions

This study aims to explore some obstacles that Saudi translation department students encounter when translating proverbs from Arabic into English and the types of strategies they employ when translating. To achieve the goals of this study, the researcher selected a random sample of 20 students studying in the Department of Languages and Translation at Northern Border University. The researcher employed a translation test that consisted of ten famous English proverbs. The students were asked to translate these proverbs from English into Arabic. Finally, the researcher also conducted semi-structured interviews with five translation experts to obtain more information about the obstacles, causes, and strategies the students employed to translate proverbs from Arabic to English. The analysis included an analysis of the translation tests using SPSS in addition to the analysis of the interviews using thematic analysis. The findings showed that the students’ attempts to interpret the proverbs acceptably failed, especially those that depend on the cultural dimension, i.e., those that need an understanding of the cultures of both the target languages and the source language. However, they failed to translate the proverbs acceptably due to the nature of the wrong strategies they employed, such as literal translation and rewording strategies. Finally, based on the results, this study provided some practical recommendations to improve the level of the students in translating the idiomatic translation for the university students and develop their skills in this regard.

The effect of video podcasts on learning English proverbs by Iranian EFL learners

The question of whether podcasting affects the processes of teaching and learning English language has been extensively studied in recent years. However, there are a limited number of studies on whether video podcasts can affect learning English proverbs. The current study investigated the effectiveness of video podcasts in terms of learning English proverbs in a non-native environment. The participants of this study were 31 undergraduate students majoring in English Language and Literature at Yazd University who had enrolled in a course entitled “Listening and Speaking.” They were randomly divided into two groups namely control group and experimental group. A pre-test was given to both groups before the intervention sessions. The control group was taught based on the traditional approach, and the experimental group was taught based on video podcasting. Following 5 weeks of the intervention, all the students in the two groups were given a post-test. The results of the post-test revealed that the students in the experimental group performed much better in comparison to the students in the control group. Preliminary results of this study can increase nonnative English language teachers’ awareness of using technology in their classes with respect to teaching English proverbs. Also, immigrants who intend to learn English language and culture can benefit from the findings of this research.

Let off Steam: Exploring the Anger in the English Proverbs

This study explores the complex relationship between language and emotion, specifically focusing on how anger is depicted in English proverbs. Using a unique combination of Cognitive Semantics Analysis (CSA) and Qualitative Methodology (QM), this research uncovers the underlying cognitive structures that shape the expression of anger in a diverse range of proverbs. The study identifies and analyzes how anger is conceptualized and communicated across various contexts by examining linguistic patterns, metaphors, and cultural nuances. The proverbs displayed a cohesive set of linguistic patterns that intensified the emotional impact of anger-related expressions. The findings provide insight into the cognitive mechanisms behind the creation of anger-related proverbs and offer a deeper understanding of the micro-cultural and social dimensions that influence these expressions. Through our analysis of English proverbs, we found a complex web of cognitive structures and metaphors that underlie the expression of anger. This investigation contributes to cognitive linguistics, emotion studies, and cultural analysis, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between language, emotion, and cultural cognition.

The decolonising of theology through African proverbs

The decolonisation of theology has been a subject in academia for almost 60 years. In this article, although referring to African proverbs as a way of decolonising theology all the proverbs are in the Setswana language, which the author is knowledgeable of and is conversant with; however, most of these proverbs cut across tribal, ethnic, and geographical boundaries. The objectives are, among others, to demonstrate the richness of African philosophy and wisdom expressed through proverbs, idioms, and folklore. These proverbs are sapient and capable of articulating theology, therefore making theology contextual and relevant for Africans. Definitions of proverbs start the discussions. A literature review and common knowledge are used to validate the facts stated. Three areas are chosen where and how the proverbs can be used to formulate and validate theological truth. Firstly, the area of ethics where proverbs are used in ethical instructions regarding morality and values, community and cooperation, leadership, family life, as well as respect and integrity. The second area is theologising through proverbs by which dogmatisation can be achieved highlighting the view of theology, a database in theologising, an authority base, and hermeneutical principle. Thirdly, proverbs can be used to strengthen communion ecclesiology. The conclusion is drawn that theology can unshackle itself from the clutches of colonialism, if African philosophy and wisdom expressed through proverbs can be engaged in hermeneutical processes and the contextualisation of theology in the African context.Contribution: The article engages the Setswana language, African philosophy, and theology to strengthen the theme of decolonising theology. It is both interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary as it engages anthropology, linguistics, human philosophy, theological ethics, dogmatics, and ecclesiology.