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The article aims to explore the theoretical underpinnings of paremiology and its evolution in proverb research.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Theoretical Foundations of Paremiology

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This article examines linguistic components of proverbs in cultural contexts, suggesting deeper analysis for understanding communication.

The article aims to explore the theoretical underpinnings of paremiology and its evolution in proverb research.
Traces development from folkloristic frameworks to cognitive and discourse-oriented approaches.
Analyzes proverbs as stable and metaphorical communicative units.
Highlights the need to view proverbs as complex cultural units rather than mere folklore.
Demonstrates that proverbs convey layered meanings significant for cultural communication.

Zebo Ibragimovna Haqberdiyeva (2026) studied this question.

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