This article explores the multidimensional nature of the concept of time within the framework of linguistic, cognitive, and cultural studies. Time, as one of the fundamental categories of human experience, permeates not only our physical and psychological realities but also the linguistic means by which we interpret and express them. The study examines the evolution of time conceptualization from philosophical traditions to modern cognitive linguistics, revealing how temporal perception is embedded in human consciousness and reflected in the structure of language. Moreover, the article discusses the interaction between universal and culture-specific representations of time, particularly in English and Karakalpak contexts, where metaphorical and conceptual models differ according to worldview and experience. The analysis demonstrates that time, far from being an abstract notion, serves as a linguistic mirror of human existence and cultural identity.

Time, conceptualization, cognition

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