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This article examines the linguistic features of English and Uzbek microtexts through a comparative and translational approach. The study focuses on such microtext types as tongue twisters, riddles, proverbs, and sayings, which represent important elements of oral folklore and cultural heritage in both languages. The research analyzes the phonetic, lexical, semantic, grammatical, and stylistic characteristics of selected microtexts and identifies their similarities and differences. Special attention is given to the translation of microtexts and the difficulties caused by cultural specificity, figurative language, and phonetic structures. The findings show that although English and Uzbek microtexts share common communicative and expressive functions, they differ in linguistic organization and cultural representation.
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