The Study of Modal Words in Uzbek and English Using a Cognitive-Practical Approach

Abstract

The cognitive and pragmatic characteristics of modal words in Uzbek and English are the focus of this study. Modal words are crucial for conveying the speaker’s opinions, presumptions, and degree of probability. Many cultural and socioeconomic variables influence the formation of modal words in Uzbek and English, and the semantic and contextual discrepancies between them can cause misunderstandings in a variety of contacts. In order to provide a linguistic and cultural explanation for the efficient use of modals, this study examines these distinctions between the two languages.