When Children Talk The Sky “Cries”, And The Sun “Sleeps” Cover Image

Когато децата говорят, небето "плаче", а слънцето "спи"
When Children Talk The Sky “Cries”, And The Sun “Sleeps”

Author(s): Velka Popova, Dimiter Popov
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Applied Linguistics, Cognitive linguistics
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: Cognitive Metaphor; Child Language; Bulgarian
Summary/Abstract: The cognitive metaphors as stable and inherent component part of ordinary communication, and also in child language (aged 2–6) respectively, are produced mainly unconsciously. The article presents а cognitive-linguistic interpretation of unusual and original metaphorical expressions in Bulgarian child language.

  • Page Range: 385-395
  • Page Count: 11
  • Publication Year: 2025
  • Language: Bulgarian
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