The concept of "family" in Turkish proverbs expressing the relationship between husband and wife

Abstract

Language and culture are inextricably linked. As the ancient signs of culture are reflected in the language, so the richness of the language is reflected in its antiquity. The traditional national culture, values and way of life of peoples have been reflected in proverbs for thousands of years. Cultural linguistics, a relatively young discipline of linguistics, studies these aspects with the help of concepts that have been formed over the years in the linguistic landscape of this nation. Concepts are the basic unit that embodies the rich history, traditions and values of the people, revealing the culture of this people. The main purpose of this article is to show how the concept of the family is reflected in Turkish folklore through the relationship of a married couple, to highlight the mentality, moral values, customs and traditions of the Turkish people. At the same time, proverbs related to the child, which directly affect the husband, wife and their relationship, are analyzed by the classification method.