SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF VERB STRUCTURAL CLASSES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGE GRAMMAR

Abstract

This paper provides a comparative analysis of the verb structural classes in
English and Uzbek, two languages with distinct linguistic origins and typological
features. The study examines the similarities and differences in the morphological,
syntactic, and semantic properties of verb structures in these languages. In English,
verbs are classified into main verb classes such as transitive, intransitive, copular, and
phrasal verbs. These classes are primarily determined by the verb's argument structure
and its ability to take direct objects. In contrast, the Uzbek verbal system demonstrates
a more complex and nuanced classification, with verbs organized into categories based
on transitivity, valency, aspectual properties, and morphological markers.The analysis
reveals that while both languages have certain parallel verb structures, such as
transitive and intransitive verbs, Uzbek exhibits a richer and more intricate system of
verb classes. This includes distinct categories for causative, reflexive, reciprocal, and
dative verbs, among others, which are marked through specific morphological
processes. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of cross-linguistic
variations in verbal systems and provide insights into the underlying grammatical
principles and typological differences between English and Uzbek. The implications
of this research extend to areas such as language teaching, translation studies, and
theoretical linguistics.