SYNTACTIC FUNCTIONS AND SEMANTIC ROLES OF ENGLISH PREPOSITIONS IN UZBEK TRANSLATION
Abstract
This study examines the syntactic functions and semantic roles of English prepositions in Uzbek translation. English prepositions are highly polysemous linguistic units that express spatial, temporal, and abstract relations, while Uzbek primarily uses case suffixes and postpositions to convey similar meanings. The research analyzes how structural and semantic differences between the two languages influence translation strategies. It demonstrates that English prepositional phrases often correspond to Uzbek morphological markers rather than direct lexical equivalents. The study also highlights the importance of context in interpreting prepositional meanings and semantic roles such as location, instrument, and beneficiary. Findings suggest that successful translation requires a meaning-based rather than form-based approach, integrating syntactic, semantic, and contextual analysis for accurate rendering of English prepositions into Uzbek.
Keywords
prepositions, syntax, semantics, translation, Uzbek language, English language, semantic roles, typology, cognitive linguistics, equivalence.
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