EXPRESSION OF EVALUATION IN UZBEK PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS

Abstract

This article explores the evaluative function of phraseological units in the Uzbek language, focusing on how such expressions reflect aesthetic, ethical, and emotional judgments within communicative practices. Phraseologisms not only enrich the language with cultural color but also serve as a powerful tool for expressing various forms of evaluation—positive or negative—toward people, actions, events, and phenomena. The study provides a classification of evaluative phraseological units based on their semantic orientation, discusses their discursive functions, and highlights their cultural specificity. Comparative insights with other Turkic and Indo-European languages are also included to underscore both universal and unique features.