The Level of Comprehension of Implicit Meanings in English and Turkish Proverbs by AI-Based Text-to-Image Generation Tools

Abstract

This study examines the level of comprehension of underlying meanings in Turkish and English proverbs by AI-based text-to-image generation tools (ChatGPT 4o and Fooocus.ai). The research employed descriptive analysis and document analysis methods, selecting a total of four proverbs from both languages (two Turkish, two English). These proverbs were first illustrated using ChatGPT 4o and then with Fooocus.ai, producing eight images in total. The proverbs were chosen based on criteria including frequency of use, level of metaphorical meaning, cultural specificity, and visualization potential. The images generated by the AI tools were evaluated in terms of their semantic and contextual features. Findings indicate that AI systems visualize English proverbs more successfully compared to Turkish ones, yet they struggle to fully capture metaphorical and cultural contexts. The study offers recommendations regarding the potential use of AI-supported visualization tools in language teaching, cultural transmission, and cognitive processes.

Keywords

• Artificial intelligence
• Proverb
• Cultural context
• Language teaching

Ethical Statement

The authors declare that research and publication ethics are followed in this study.

Metinden Görsel Oluşturan Yapay Zekâ Araçlarının İngilizce ve Türkçe Atasözlerindeki Alt Anlamları Algılama Düzeyi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, yapay zekâ tabanlı metinden görsel üretim araçlarının (ChatGPT 4o ve Fooocus.ai) Türkçe ve İngilizce atasözlerindeki alt anlamları algılama düzeyini incelemektedir. Araştırmada, betimsel analiz ve doküman analizi yöntemleri kullanılmış, her iki dilden toplam dört atasözü (iki Türkçe, iki İngilizce) seçilmiştir. Bu dört atasözü önce ChatGPT 4o aracında daha sonra ise Fooocus.ai aracında resmedilerek toplamda sekiz adet görsel oluşturulmuştur. Atasözleri, kullanım sıklığı, metaforik anlam düzeyi, kültürel özgünlük ve görselleştirme potansiyeli kriterlerine göre belirlenmiş ve yapay zekâ araçları tarafından üretilen görseller, anlambilimsel ve bağlamsal özellikleri açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, yapay zekâ sistemlerinin İngilizce atasözlerini Türkçeyle karşılaştırıldığında daha başarılı bir şekilde görselleştirdiğini, ancak metaforik ve kültürel bağlamları tam olarak yansıtmakta güçlük çektiğini göstermektedir. Çalışma, yapay zekâ destekli görselleştirme araçlarının dil öğretimi, kültürel aktarım ve bilişsel süreçlerdeki potansiyel kullanımına yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Yapay zekâ
• Atasözü
• Kültürel bağlam
• Dil öğretimi

Ethical Statement

Yazarlar bu çalışmalarında araştırma ve yayın etiğine uyulduğunu beyan eder.

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