LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF FOOD TERMS IN ENGLISH AND ARMENIAN
https://doi.org /10.59982/18294359-23.14.2-hm-10
Abstract
Food is a fundamental aspect of human life, transcending mere sustenance to encompass cultural practices, social interactions, and personal identities. The study of food and its terminology has gained increasing attention in various academic fields, reflecting the recognition of food’s significance in shaping and expressing cultural identity. Language, as a powerful medium of communication, plays a central role in this process, as it reflects and influences cultural practices, beliefs, and social dynamics.
The aim of this article is to analyze and explore the linguistic, cultural, and stylistic manifestations of food terminology. The main goal is to understand how language reflects and shapes culinary practices, cultural identity, and intercultural communication in relation to food. By examining the lexicon, semantic nuances, morphological and syntactic patterns, we aim to uncover the complex interplay between language and food. The study seeks to provide insights into the cultural symbolism, metaphorical expressions, rituals, and traditions related to food, while also investigating the linguistic creativity, variations, and stylistic features within food naming. Ultimately, the research aims to contribute to our understanding of the intricate relationship between language, culture, and food terminology, with potential implications for fields such as gastronomy, intercultural communication, and lexicography.
Keywords: linguistic analysis, food terms, universals, linguostylistic analysis, linguocultural, comparative analysis, symbolism.
PAGES : 106-112