Challenges in Translating Phraseological Units in Khaled Hosseini's Works Into Uzbek

This article examines the linguosemantic, stylistic, and national-cultural characteristics of phraseological units in Khaled Hosseini’s novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, with particular emphasis on the challenges of translating them into Uzbek. The study explores the functions of phraseological expressions in conveying imagery, emotional expressiveness, and national-cultural identity within literary discourse. Special attention is devoted to the theoretical applicability of translation strategies, including equivalence, the use of phraseological counterparts, calquing, descriptive translation, and compensation. Furthermore, the article addresses the preservation of semantic content, pragmatic effects, and cultural connotations of phraseological units in the target language.