THE PROBLEM OF MENTAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL VERBS

Mental activity verbs represent an important part of the lexical and semantic system of language because they express various cognitive processes such as thinking, understanding, remembering, knowing, and perceiving. In modern linguistics, the study of mental verbs is closely connected with semantic analysis, cognitive linguistics, and functional grammar. These verbs reflect not only linguistic meaning but also the conceptualization of human cognitive activity. The present study examines the theoretical foundations of mental activity and the linguistic features of mental verbs in language. Special attention is given to their semantic classification, functional properties, and their role in representing internal cognitive states. The research also highlights different linguistic approaches to the study of mental verbs, including semantic, cognitive, and functional perspectives. The results show that mental verbs play a crucial role in expressing intellectual processes and contribute significantly to the structure of discourse. Understanding the nature of mental activity verbs helps to reveal deeper connections between language, cognition, and human perception.