BINARY OPPOSITION «RICH-POOR» IN KAZAKH AND ENGLISH LINGUACULTURES

Abstract

In this study, binary oppositions are referred to be mechanisms for producing cultural notions that are indicated by lexical antonyms and represent both the Kazakh and English population's worldview and the language's conception of the universe. On the basis of an analysis of the materials and important cultural concepts from both countries, a sampling of binary oppositions was created. The findings of the comparative study allowed for the definition of key components of Kazakh and English ethnic cultures, which serve as basic components in the self-identification of both countries and aid in the reconstruction of their worldview. 

The purpose of this work is to identify the features of the national expression of the concepts of wealth and poverty in the Kazakh and English languages.

To achieve the goal, the following tasks were set:

1.study of the concept of "proverbs" in the system of Linguistics, their role in creating a linguistic picture of the world.

2.selection, analysis and comparison of Kazakh and English proverbs and sayings.

3.identification of general and various features of the concepts of wealth and poverty in national characteristics, identification of the main features in the values and ideals of the Kazakh and English peoples in relation to these concepts.

Research methods depend on the goals and objectives of the work. The work required the use of methods of sampling, comparison and descriptive analysis.

The theoretical significance of the work is to identify the features of the national expression of the concepts of wealth and poverty in the Kazakh and English languages within the framework of the theory of cognitive linguistics.

The practical significance of the work is that the results of the study can be used in teaching English in courses such as lexicology, phraseology, comparative typology, cognitive linguistics.