LINGUISTIC NUANCES AND CULTURAL BARRIERS IN LITERARY TRANSLATION: ON THE EXAMPLE OF UZBEK AND GERMAN PROSE

Abstract

This article examines the complex interplay of linguistic nuances and cultural barriers in the literary translation of prose between Uzbek and German. Drawing on comparative analysis of selected works of Uzbek classical and modern prose and their German counterparts or translations, the study explores how semantic, stylistic, pragmatic, and cultural asymmetries affect the transfer of meaning, aesthetic effect, and reader reception. Particular attention is paid to culture- specific concepts, idiomatic expressions, narrative perspective, and the challenges of rendering socio- historical contexts. The research demonstrates that successful literary translation requires not only linguistic competence but also deep intercultural awareness and strategic decision-making between foreignization and domestication approaches. Practical recommendations are offered for translators, literary scholars, and educational institutions engaged in Uzbek–German literary exchange.