CONTEXTUAL COMPATIBILITY AND SEMANTIC SHIFTS IN THE TRANSLATION OF CONCEPTS
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https://doi.org/10.52301/2957-5567-2025-4-4-33-44Keywords:
concept, semantics, translation, cultural context, cognitive models, national worldview, phraseologyAbstract
The article examines the influence of contextual factors on the formation and translation of concepts, as well as the mechanisms of semantic shifts that arise when conceptually significant units are transferred between languages. The study identifies factors that cause discrepancies between conceptual meanings in translation, including differences in cultural background, symbolism, pragmatics, and national associations. Using material from Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, the study demonstrates how historical and cultural conditions shape the transformation of conceptual content, which becomes especially evident in the case of the concept of “victory.” In addition, a comparative analysis of the conceptual meanings of the words “head,” “road,” “home,” and “water” within phraseological units of the three languages reveals both shared patterns and language-specific features of national worldviews. The findings confirm the necessity of considering cultural context, cognitive factors, and emotional nuances when translating concepts.
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