Linguocultural Similarities and Differences of the Concept “Freindship” in English and Uzbek Languages

This article examines the concept of friendship from a linguocultural perspective in English and Uzbek languages. The study focuses on semantic analysis, etymology, phraseological units, and cultural representations of friendship. Comparative analysis reveals both universal and culture-specific features: while in English friendship covers a broad social spectrum ranging from casual acquaintances to close ties, in Uzbek culture do‘stlik is more narrowly defined, emphasizing loyalty, sincerity, and trust. Proverbs, idioms, and discourse analysis show that both nations value friendship as a fundamental social and ethical category, yet highlight different aspects depending on cultural worldview. The research contributes to understanding intercultural communication and translation practices.