PHRASEOLOGY. DISTINGUISHING FIXED AND FREE WORD COMBINATIONS

Аннотация:

This article explores the distinction between fixed and free word combinations within the study of phraseology. Fixed word combinations, such as idioms and proverbs, are characterized by their rigid structure and non-compositional meanings, whereas free word combinations exhibit greater syntactic flexibility and transparency of meaning. The study utilizes a descriptive and comparative methodology, analyzing linguistic corpora from both spoken and written texts to identify the structural and functional differences between these two categories of word combinations. The results highlight the cognitive processes involved in the use and comprehension of fixed and free expressions, underscoring their respective roles in both native and second language acquisition. This research provides valuable insights into the importance of understanding these distinctions for linguistic theory and language learning.