Metaphorical conceptualization of happiness in Wolaita

Metaphorical conceptualization of happiness in Wolaita

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The present study is an analysis of the metaphorical conceptualization of happiness based on conceptual metaphor theory and a qualitative research Brain - Memory Support methodology.It described the metaphorical linguistic expressions used to determine the conceptual structure and organization of the emotional concept of happiness in Wolaita.Our findings show that the domains of fluid, heat, light, insanity, opponent, food, natural force, moveable object, and musical instrument conceptualize happiness in Wolaita.Its resulting conceptual metaphors are HAPPINESS IS FLUID IN A CONTAINER, HAPPINESS IS HEAT, HAPPINESS IS LIGHT, HAPPINESS IS OPPONENT, HAPPINESS IS MOVABLE » Hair On Ccowhide Headstall and Breast Collar Sets OBJECT, HAPPINESS IS INSANITY, HAPPINESS IS FOOD, and HAPPINESS IS A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT that offer valuable insights into its universal and idiosyncratic conceptualization.