PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN LANGUAGES OF DIFFERENT SYSTEMS: LINGUISTIC APPROACH AND COMMUNICATIVE CHALLENGES

Abstract

This article explores the linguocultural aspects of phraseological units, their role in intercultural communication, and the challenges that arise in this context. Through a comparative analysis of English and Azerbaijani, it examines the cultural, semantic, and symbolic meanings of idioms in both languages. The study highlights that the same concept can be expressed through different idiomatic expressions across cultures, which leads to difficulties in translation and language learning, as well as potential misunderstandings. The article emphasizes that idioms are not merely lexical units but also carriers of cultural meaning; therefore, their study and teaching require a linguocultural approach. Such an approach contributes to overcoming communication barriers and ensures more effective intercultural interaction