The Linguocultural Feature of Phraseological Units of Kinship Terms (on the Materials of Kazakh, Russian, and English Languages)

Authors

  • Balgenzhe Sagidullaevna Karagulova

    Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
  • Aigerim Zharylgassynkyzy Mulkamanova

    Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
  • Aiymgul Salikhova

    Department of Kazakh Language and Literature, Kh.Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, Atyrau 060000, Kazakhstan
  • Tanzilya Fanisovna Vakhitova

    Department of Russian Philology and Intercultural Communication, Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
  • Bakytzhan Masalimovna Kadyrova

    Department of Philology and Journalism, Toraigyrov University, Pavlodar 140008, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8510
Received: 21 January 2025 | Revised: 4 March 2025 | Accepted: 12 March 2025 | Published Online: 15 March 2025

Abstract

Linguists recognize phraseological units as the linguistic means that preserve the traditions and customs of a nation that were formed over centuries. Each nation presents its lifestyle, family values, historical events, worldviews, cultural and spiritual values in its linguistic units. Phraseological units on kinship terms have a specific role and represent social norms and traditions. The phraseological units gathered during the research prove the importance of the continuity of ancestors and generations. Studying phraseological units is a significant way to know the national values and understand the language. This article aims to define the presence of cognition, values, and identity in each nation by studying phraseological units related to kinship terms in Kazakh, Russian and English. Accordingly cultural features of the phraseological units were identified by a comparative method in our research. Studying phraseological units on kinship terms is an important theme in linguistics, ethnolinguistics and linguoculturology. It reveals linguistic, cultural and historical similarities and differences. To achieve this aim the comparative method was selected, and lexicographical, semantic, questionnaire methods were used to define the meaning and the usage frequency. The results of this research help to increase the concepts in a multilingual society, to respect national features and to enrich the vocabulary. Also they can function as a theoretical and practical basis for translation, teaching language and intercultural research. In conclusion, studying the phraseological units on kinship terms allows us to know the vocabulary of each nation, an important step in maintaining the national and cultural heritage.

Keywords:

Culture; Linguistics; Relationship; Traditions; Phraseology

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Karagulova, B. S., Mulkamanova, A. Z., Salikhova, A., Vakhitova, T. F., & Kadyrova, B. M. (2025). The Linguocultural Feature of Phraseological Units of Kinship Terms (on the Materials of Kazakh, Russian, and English Languages). Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(3), 830–842. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8510

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