PHRASEOLOGY AS A REFLECTION OF THE ETHNOCULTURAL FEATURES OF THE RUSSIAN, AZERBAIJANI AND TALYSH LANGUAGES

Abstract

In the article the role of language in the evolution of humanity is talked about, and it’s pointed out that functions of language are not limited to communicative function and the transfer of any information. Language is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, and accordingly, the most different aspects of life are reflected in language. That is, language is a mirror of the life of the people, their worldview, history, culture, and scientific achievements. Therefore, language as a phenomenon should be studied from very various positions. The article is focused on the problems of phraseology of the Russian, Azerbaijani and Talysh languages, their features, and samples in all three languages are indicated. In the article new approaches to the study of phraseology are discussed, statements by many scientists related to the study of phraseology are provided, the features of phraseology as a specific area of linguistics are revealed, such concepts as “phraseological-semantic group”, “concept”, their role in the phraseology of three languages – Russian, Azerbaijani and Talysh are explained. As a sample, synonymous phraseological units are given in all three languages, it is indicated that the concept of “phraseological synonymy” does not always coincide with lexical synonymy. In the article it’s also noted, that the study of phraseology is closely connected with the development of linguoculturological studies and the phraseology of any language reflects the phraseological picture of the world, formed in the mentality of every people. It is also emphasized that the phraseological composition of the Russian, Azerbaijani, and Talysh languages essentially reflects the peculiarities of the history, culture, and thinking of these peoples and is essentially a mirror reflecting the characteristics of their mode of life, traditions, attitude toward moral values, and other aspects of life.