Pragmatic equivalence of collocations in literary translation: English-Uzbek parallel corpus analysis

Shirin Adkhamova

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss8/S-pp144-148

Shirin Adkhamova Webster University in Tashkent

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss8/S-pp144-148

Keywords

pragmatic equivalence , collocations , literary translation , parallel corpus , semantic correspondence , translational competence

Abstract

This article explores the pragmatic equivalence of collocations in literary translation through an in-depth analysis of English-Uzbek parallel corpora. The study examines how translators manage the challenge of converting English collocational patterns into Uzbek while preserving pragmatic meaning and cultural relevance. The findings show that effective translation of collocations requires balancing formal linguistic equivalence with functional communication. Translators often use strategies such as modulation, adaptation, and cultural substitution to maintain pragmatic impact.

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Published

2025-09-25

How to Cite

Adkhamova, S. 2025. Pragmatic equivalence of collocations in literary translation: English-Uzbek parallel corpus analysis. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 8/S (Sep. 2025), 144–148. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss8/S-pp144-148.