Euphemism
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The Embodiment of Euphemism in The Novel “Berchavka Jadoyi” By (Hassan Ibrahim)
Dewlet Mohammed Ahmed, Shvan Qasim Hassan, Abduqader Nori Abdulkareem, Haval Abdullah Hussein
Euphemism is a concept of practical linguistics that refers to the use of attractive, beautiful and orderly words instead of inappropriate words for social, economic, political and religious reasons ...etc. Literature as one of the most important fields in which euphemisms are used to convey their main message effectively and powerfully through literary texts. Literary through paying attention to the principle of emotion Avoid unpleasant and bad words and expressions. The novel (Magical Classes) as a literary genre contains many euphemistic words and expressions in both overt and hidden forms, which reflect the thoughts and opinions of the novelist Lexical-semantic interpretation is explained, as well as the role of these words and expressions of euphemism Two main types of euphemisms (open and hidden) have been identified Obviously, the most important goals of research.
Volume 12 · Issue 3 · June 2025A social Perspective On Euphemisms and Their Uses in Kurdish
Zhawaro Abbas Omar
This research investigates (A Social Perspective on Euphemism their Uses in Kurdish). The main objective of this research is to explore the factors affecting the use of euphemism in Kurdish language and understand the phenomenon of euphemism in language. In today's world, talking about sensitive topics has increased, so speakers are looking for a lighter alternative to express their opinions, so they resort to euphemisms. The research approach is praise-analytical, and we have taken the research materials from the everyday language of the people. The results of the study show that euphemisms in Kurdish play an important role in several areas, such as preserving the social structure and values of society. As for taboos, sexual expressions are at the top of taboo expressions in Kurdish, so speakers use euphemisms as a substitute to avoid social complaints. In the field of political discourse, the study showed that euphemisms play a major role in shaping messages and influencing the masses. In addition, Kurdish media (television, radio, newspapers, social networks) have played a major role in the use of euphemisms. The study also showed a strong relationship between the use of euphemisms and religious beliefs in Kurdish society as the majority of speakers follow the holy religion of Islam. This research is divided into two parts, the first part is devoted to (a brief about euphemism (aesthetics)), which includes the following topics (concept and definition of euphemism, types of euphemism, hidden euphemism, explicit euphemism, functions of euphemism, euphemism structure, The second part is entitled (A Social Perspective on Euphemism and its Uses in Kurdish Language) which includes the following topics (Euphemism and Language, Euphemism and Culture, Euphemism and Literature, Effective Reasons for Using Euphemism in Kurdish Language, Reasons for Avoiding Taboos, Reasons). religious, political reasons, commercial reasons).