A comparative analysis of the concept “мр/life” in Kyrgyz and English linguacultural

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the concept "Өмүр/Life" in Kyrgyz and English linguacultural, based on data from an associative experiment. The comparative method reveals the differences and similarities in the perception of the concept of "life" in the linguistic consciousness of native speakers of Kyrgyz and English. Special attention is paid to extralinguistic aspects such as rituals and traditions that accompany a person through the stages of life - from birth to the later stages. The paper emphasizes that the rituals and traditions of a people reflect all stages of a person's life and play a significant role in shaping the national worldview. Linguacultural analysis shows that, despite differences in cultural contexts, the concept of "life" holds a central place in both Kyrgyz and English cultures.