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THE ASSOCIATIVE FIELD OF "KHIZMAT" (SERVICE) IN THE LINGUISTIC CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE TAJIKS (RESULTS OF A SURVEY AMONG STUDENTS)

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Akhmadzoda I.I.

Abstract

This article analyzes the results of an associative experiment based on data from Tajik respondents. The aim of the experiment was to identify and explore the associative field of the concept "khizmat (service)" in the Tajik language. This concept was chosen due to its relevance and lack of research. The structure of the associative field of the concept "khizmat" (service) is described, identifying its basic semantic components. The method used is an analysis of lexical-semantic groups, as well as an analysis of proverbs functioning in the linguistic consciousness of students, and an experimental research method.The obtained results allowed us to adequately establish the structure of the fields of the concept under study, identifying its core and periphery. Data analysis revealed which lexemes are associated with the stimulus word "khizmat" in the Tajik national consciousness. The resulting proverbs and sayings, phraseological units, set phrases, and expressions with the meaning "khizmat" (service) were further subdivided into cognitive blocks.

Keywords

associative experiment; concept of “khizmat”; the structure of associative experiment;basic semantic components; analysis of proverbs; Tajik national consciousness; cognitive blocks

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