Semantics of colour terms in Lezgin folklore
Introduction. In science, colour, as well as its semantics, is studied from various points of view. This problem is given a considerable place in many humanities: linguistics, literary criticism, psychology, philosophy and others. Colour lexems are of no small importance in the oral and poetic works of the Lezgins. The relevance of our article is due to the fact that the study of the colour system in various genres of Lezgin folklore has not become yet the object of a special study. The subject of the study is the semantics of colour terms in the oral and poetic works of the Lezgins. The purpose of our work is to identify and analyze the colour terms system in Lezgin folklore. The scientific novelty of our work is due to the analysis of colour terms in the folklore texts of the Lezgins as one of the little-studied aspects. Results. During the study, we try to establish and explain the semantics of colour symbolism in Lezgin folklore. In describing the semantics of colour lexemes, we find out their functional identity and originality in folklore genres. This article analyzes the most dominant colouronims. These are: yaru 'red', latsu 'white', chulav 'black', vili 'blue/light-blue', k”atsu 'green', kh”ipi, k”izildin, zardin 'yellow, gold, gilded' and a complex of “complex” colour terms. The remaining colours occupy a peripheral position and have a rather informative, descriptive function. Conclusion. The colour palette is well represented in all genres of Lezgin folklore. Its main function, in addition to its direct purpose - colour designation - is to create a symbol, reproduce an image, and to depict a colour picture of the world in general. The material for our study was mainly lyrical songs (ritual and non-ritual), historical songs, riddles and proverbs.