The Linguistic Image of Fish in Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese: A Comparative Study
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0000-0003-1073-9119 Date
2025-11-29
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University of SS Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
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This paper explores the linguistic and cultural significance of the term 'fish' across three languages: Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese. By analysing phraseological units (PhUs), including collocations and proverbs, the study integrates cultural linguistics and phraseology to show how fish-related PhUs reflect broader cultural values and beliefs, as well as the historical, religious, and social contexts. The research draws from a variety of dictionaries and linguistic sources to examine these representations, revealing how the symbolism of fish permeates worldviews in maritime cultures.
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Mężyk, J., Dziekan, K., Golda, P., Ryszka, J. & Zrigue, A. (2025). The linguistic image of fish in Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese: A comparative study. In Lege artis. Language yesterday, today, tomorrow. Trnava: University of SS Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, X (2), p. 107-130. ISSN 2453-8035 DOI: https://doi.org/10.34135/lartis.25.10.2.07