PECULIARITIES OF BIBLICAL EXPRESSIONS FUNCTIONING IN ENGLISH AND UKRAINIAN LANGUAGES

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of biblicalisms functioning in the English and Ukrainian languages. The main scientific results are obtained applying a set of general scientific and special research methods, namely: analysis and generalization of scientific literature on the problems of the functioning and translation of biblicalisms; theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis; holistic approach to the study of linguistic phenomena; comparative, descriptive and analytical methods; and the method of continuous sampling. The authors analyze the ways in which phraseological units of biblical origin are formed, define groups of biblical units, and conduct a comparative analysis of biblical units in English and Ukrainian (pointing out their common features and semantic, grammatical, and stylistic differences). Considerable attention is paid to the ways of rendering biblical expressions in the process of translation (descriptive translation, calquing, analogous translation, adequate translation), and the classification of the equivalents of substantive phraseological units of biblical origin in translation into Ukrainian is also provided. The comparative analysis of biblical phraseology between English and Ukrainian emphasizes the rich cultural and linguistic ties that exist between the two languages. These expressions play a significant role in shaping the literary and cultural heritage of each language and remain relevant in the modern context. The authors conclude that, while some biblical sayings are translated literally from English to Ukrainian and vice versa, others may undergo adaptation according to the linguistic and cultural nuances of each language and culture. Translators often strive to preserve the original meaning and cultural significance, ensuring that the expressions resonate with the target audience.