LINGUOCULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RIDDLES FORMED ON THE BASIS OF THE LEXEME WIND

Abstract

This article investigates the linguocultural characteristics of riddles formed on the basis of the lexeme wind. As a natural phenomenon, wind occupies a significant place in human life, folklore, and cultural consciousness. Wind-related riddles reflect not only the observable properties of wind but also the symbolic, cognitive, and cultural meanings associated with movement, power, freedom, and change. The study examines the semantic structure, figurative representation, symbolic interpretation, and cultural significance of wind-based riddles. The findings demonstrate that such riddles serve as an important means of preserving traditional knowledge and expressing the linguistic worldview of a community.