German phrases and idioms related to natural phenomena in the context of oral communication

Abstract

This article examines one of the concepts of the German language, NATUR/NATURE, in particular its reflection in the phraseological system of the German language. Human life has always been closely connected with the natural environment, and language reflects this in the form of numerous idioms, proverbs, and fixed comparisons containing the names of natural phenomena. Such expressions not only demonstrate the linguistic picture of the world, but also reveal the peculiarities of the national worldview, ideas about the world, weather, and their symbolism.

The German perception of nature, conditioned by history, climate, and culture, is reflected in the language through metaphors of rain, sun, wind, thunder, lightning, and clouds. The growing interest in intercultural communication and linguistic images in modern linguistics makes it advisable to study such natural idioms in more detail.

The study of idioms with natural elements remains important because of their connection with the environment, the metaphorization of natural phenomena, and emotional expression.

The article analyzes German phraseological units and idioms related to natural phenomena, their semantics, origin, and stylistics, and provides a comparison with Ukrainian equivalents. Particular attention is paid to the use of such expressions in modern communication.