Cross-cultural semantics of color: a comparative analysis of phraseological units with white and black color in English and Ukrainian
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2024
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Видавничий дім «Гельветика»
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This article delves into the linguistic and extralinguistic aspects of color names, focusing on the universal elements
of color symbolism and their representation in phraseological units. The study draws on the works of renowned linguists
and researchers, exploring the historical and cultural dimensions of color perception. The research aims to compare and
establish symbolic meanings of the achromatic colors ‘black’ and ‘white’ in English and Ukrainian, shedding light on the
linguistic intricacies within phraseological units. Employing theoretical analysis and comparative research methods, the
study uncovers the cultural nuances and variations in interpreting these color terms, offering insights into the diverse ways
different societies conceptualize and express meanings through language. The research emphasizes the linguistic and
extralinguistic dimensions of color names, striving to identify similarities and differences in the symbolic meanings of black
and white in the two languages. As of today, linguistics lacks a systematic approach to lexical units with color names.
However, a consensus among many scholars suggests that phraseological unit with color name is inherently emotionally
charged; it not only denotes a color but also seeks to express our attitude towards it. The analysis of the examined material
indicates that color can be explicitly expressed (through direct naming of the color or an attribute associated with the
color) and implicitly (by naming an object whose color characteristic is embedded in daily life or culture as a tradition).
The designation of color in the contemporary linguistic worldview is influenced by various factors: cultural-historical, sociopolitical, individual-psychophysiological, and artistic-expressive. The representation of color is conditioned by the traditions
of the language-speaking community. This comprehensive study significantly contributes to the broader discourse on
color semantics, enriching our comprehension of the subtle intricacies embedded in linguistic expressions related to color
symbolism. Prospects for further research are aimed at the analysis of lexemes in phraseological units, which have a color
name, and to reveal the connection between the units.
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Haidenko, Yu. O. Cross-cultural semantics of color: a comparative analysis of phraseological units with white and black color in English and Ukrainian / Haidenko Yu. O., Kornytska Yu. A., Serheieva O. O. // Закарпатські філологічні студії. - Ужгород : Видавничий дім "Гельветика", 2023. - Випуск 32. Том 1. - С. 54-59