Translation problems of expressive means used in folklore genres

Abstract

Ilhom Kholmominov (Uzbekistan)

This article provides a comparative analysis of expressive means such as hyperbole, synecdoche and metaphor in the original and translated versions of the Uzbek epic “Alpomish”. The research delves into the syntactic and semantic features of these figurative means, paying special attention to similes, which play a basic role in the narrative structure and artistic expression of the epic. Besides, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of expressive means in Uzbek folklore, it gives valuable information about the complexities of translation, and again reflects the artistic and cultural importance of “Alpomish”.