The research activity conducted by Sandra Lukšić, Assoc. Prof., aims to compare paremiological expressions (proverbs) in Croatian, German, and English at both the semantic and pragmatic levels. Using contrastive analysis, the study will examine similarities and differences in the proverbs of these three languages and cultures through panchronic,comparative, and contrastive approaches. Research on proverbs in Croatian, German, and English has a long tradition and encompasses numerous studies and methodologies. However, in Croatian scientific bibliography, it is rare for proverbs to be examined not only linguistically but also from a social and cultural perspective, as they reflect historical development and the interconnection of cultures. In addition to qualitative analysis based on proverb corpora and research literature, the study will investigate the origin, meaning, usage, and social implications of proverbs, including their contextual and cultural significance, which constitutes the innovative aspect of this research.
