A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPLEX VERB CONSTRUCTIONS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH

Abstract

This paper investigates the structural and functional features of complex verb formations in Uzbek and English, aiming to compare their similarities and differences from a linguistic perspective. These complex constructions are vital for expressing modality, aspect, tense, and syntactic connections. While English primarily uses phrasal verbs, auxiliary, and modal verbs to convey detailed meanings, Uzbek, as an agglutinative language, depends on analytical and synthetic techniques such as suffixation and compound verbs. The study begins with a review of key theories related to verbal complexity in both languages, followed by an in-depth examination of verb phrases that include auxiliaries, modals, and particles. Special attention is given to verb serialization, combinations of verbs and adverbs, and the distinction between lexical and grammatical meanings within complex structures. Examples drawn from literary and spoken texts illustrate the analysis. Additionally, the research considers how language typology affects the formation of these structures and explores the difficulties learners face in mastering verb combinations due to these structural differences. The findings reveal that although both languages serve similar grammatical and pragmatic functions, they achieve these through markedly different mechanisms rooted in their structural features. This comparative analysis enhances understanding of language typology, contrastive grammar, and language learning approaches, especially for translators and learners working in bilingual or multilingual settings.