SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF TENSE IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES.

Abstract

This paper examines the similarities and differences in the tense system of
English and Uzbek languages. The study reveals that both languages have a similar set
of basic tense forms, such as present, past, and future tenses. However, the languages
differ in their approach to representing temporal information and the specific
grammatical structures used to express tense.In English, tense is primarily expressed
through verb inflections, with distinct forms for past, present, and future tenses. The
language also utilizes auxiliary verbs and adverbial expressions to further nuance the
temporal aspect of actions and events.Uzbek, on the other hand, relies more heavily on
the use of postpositions and particles to convey tense information. While Uzbek verbs
do undergo some inflectional changes to indicate tense, the language also employs a
range of auxiliary verbs and case markers to provide a more detailed temporal
perspective.The paper discusses the implications of these differences in tense
representation, highlighting the challenges and considerations that may arise when
translating between the two languages or when teaching English to Uzbek speakers and
vice versa. The findings contribute to the understanding of cross-linguistic variations
in the expression of temporality and have practical applications in the field of language
instruction and translation studies.