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Cognitive Linguistic Analysis of Hyperbole-based Phraseological Expressions in Kazakh and English Languages

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The relevance of the research lies in the fact that in the modern Kazakh and English languages there are a huge number of expressive techniques of phraseological expressions, which are actively used in one way or another. The aim of the study is to conduct a cognitive linguistic analysis of the features of phraseological expressions based on hyperbole in the Kazakh and English languages. The study employs an integrated methodology encompassing cognitive, descriptive, and linguistic approaches to analyze hyperbole-based phraseological units in Kazakh and English, aiming to uncover their figurative basis, structural characteristics, and cognitive underpinnings. The study explores hyperbole-based phraseological units, particularly in Kazakh and English, categorizing them based on figurative aspects and formal structure. It reveals that seemingly similar phrases often have unique conceptual differences, emphasizing the role of culture and context in interpretation. This interdisciplinary research underscores the complexities of understanding these linguistic expressions. In conclusion, this study underscores the significance of cognitive linguistic analysis in understanding hyperbole-based phraseological units, revealing idiosyncratic conceptual differences across languages and emphasizing the importance of refining methodological approaches in this field of research.

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  1. Department of Kazakh Language and Literature named after academician S.S. Kirabayev, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, 13 Dostyk Ave., Almaty, 050010, Republic of Kazakhstan

    Aigerim Shalkarbek & Kalamkas Kalybayeva

  2. Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, 13 Dostyk Ave., Almaty, 050010, Republic of Kazakhstan

    Gulzhiyan Shaharman

  3. Language Center, Almaty Management University, 227 Rozybakiyev Str., Almaty, 050060, Republic of Kazakhstan

    Galiya Baitileuova

  4. Department of Language and General Educational Training of Foreigners, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, 050040, Republic of Kazakhstan

    Raikhan Duisenbayeva

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Shalkarbek, A., Kalybayeva, K., Shaharman, G. et al. Cognitive Linguistic Analysis of Hyperbole-based Phraseological Expressions in Kazakh and English Languages. J Psycholinguist Res 53, 4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10936-024-10052-1

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