This article analyzes the symbolic and linguocultural meanings of body-related terms, specifically the words "tapan" and "baltir." The main objective of the study is to examine the body part terms in the Kazakh language from cognitive, historical, and cultural perspectives, revealing their symbolic and metaphorical meanings. The study of the origin, lexical development, and the role of these terms in Kazakh culture constitutes the core focus of the work. The article employs historical-comparative methods, cognitive linguistics approaches (metaphorical, prototypical, systemic), and etymological analysis. Through these methods, the metaphorical meanings of the words "tapan" and "baltir," symbolizing stability, endurance, and labor, as well as their connection to physical characteristics and the concepts of fatigue and exhaustion, are revealed. The metaphorical and symbolic meanings of these words are discussed in the context of the Kazakh worldview and life experience. The research findings show that body-related terms are not limited to anatomical meanings but are deeply rooted in cognitive and cultural foundations. For instance, the word "tapan" is perceived not only as the lower part of the foot but also as a symbol of stability and endurance. The word "baltir" serves a metaphorical function, symbolizing physical strength and exhaustion.
Sole, Calf, Linguoculture, Cognition, Cognitive Model