TABOO AND EUPHEMISM IN THE LINGUISTIC PICTURE OF THE UNIVERSE

Abstract

The article deals with the study of taboo and euphemism in the linguistic
picture of the universe. The picture of the universe is to understand the universe, to see it
in its own way, and to recreate it in accordance with the logic of understanding. The
linguistic picture of the universe is characterized by a variety of colors, in particular,
figurative metaphorical words, taboos and euphemisms, parables, connotative words,
stereotypes, symbols, and so on. Taboo and euphemism play a special role in creating a
linguistic picture of the universe. The spirit of different nations is manifested in the
emergence of euphemisms and dysphemisms in their language. In studying these phenomena
of a particular language, it is necessary to take into account the psyche, worldview,
customs, traditions, superstitions, beliefs of the people who speak that language.