Haidenko, Yu. O.Kornytska, Yu. A.Serheieva, O. O.2024-06-182024-06-182024Haidenko, 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. 54-592663-4899https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/67219This 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.enArticleС. 54-590000-0002-4063-525X0000-0002-4781-08070000-0002-7396-5511