Comparative analysis of phraseological units with somatic components in the Erzya and Finnish languages

Introduction. The article considers a comparative study of somatic elements within phraseological units in two distantly related languages, Erzya and Finnish, aiming to identify common features and distinctive characteristics in their semantics. The relevance of this research lies in the need to explore the relationship between linguistic systems and the influence of somatic imagery on the formation of phraseological expressions. Studying somatic phraseological units significantly contributes to understanding the mindset and worldview of the peoples, as well as the linguistic and cultural connections between them. The article analyzes phraseological constructions containing somatic lexemes in the two distantly related languages (Erzya and Finnish), focusing on their functioning in the context of cultural identity and interaction. However, the material under study remains insufficiently explored from a comparative perspective. The objective of this research is to uncover the similarities, differences, and linguocultural aspects of phraseological units with somatic vocabulary in Erzya and Finnish.