THE CORRELATION AND FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF THE LEXEMES TSAG AND ÜYE AS TEMPORAL CATEGORIES IN THE LINGUISTIC WORLDVIEW OF THE MONGOLS

Abstract

. The article studies temporal categories in the Mongolian language through the analysis of the lexemes цаг (tsag) and үе (üye), which play a key role in shaping the linguistic worldview of the Mongols. The study highlights the unique structure and interrelation of these lexemes, which reflect both measurable and qualitative aspects of time. The aim of the research is to identify the semantic and functional features of these lexemes and their interaction in conveying temporal relations and cultural-philosophical concepts of time. The author concludes that the lexeme цаг reflects the linearity and measurability of time, while үе emphasizes cyclicity and continuity. Their combination into the compound term цаг үе creates a multilayered concept of time, integrating social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of perception. The study not only expands the understanding of temporal categories in the Mongolian language but also underscores their significance for exploring the interaction between language and culture. The work lays the groundwork for further research on temporal categories, including their reflection in contemporary literature, folklore, and media.