This article examines the role of periphrases, or descriptive expressions, in Uzbek
linguastics and clarifies the original meaning of the term “periphrase”. It discusses the use of descriptive expressions in the Uzbek language to make words more expressive and convey deeper meanings. The study also explores the origin of the term “periphrase” and the peculiarities of its usage.
Uzbek linguistics
periphrases
descriptive expression
periphrase
term
phraseological units
individual periphrase
figurative periphrase