Comparative Analysis of English and Uzbek Proverbs on the Basis of the Concept of Labour/Mehnat

In recent years, a number of studies have been focused on the conceptual understandings and usage of one or another linguistic notions in different languages. Yet, relatively few studies explore how concept of “Labour” comparing English with Uzbek is verbalized. The goal of this study is to investigate the concept of “Labour” in Uzbek and English languages and the ways of its presentation in proverbs. Results showed significant similarities between perception and realization of the concept in Uzbek and English. Moreover, differences are found in the usage of vocabulary to describe the concept because of cultural aspect.