Hak Cipta (c) 2026 Prosiding Seminar Nasional Bahasa Ibu
Prosiding SNBI – Merupakan luaran publikasi Seminar Nasional Bahasa Ibu yang merupakan acara tahunan milik Program Studi Ilmu Linguistik Program Doktor dan Magister Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana. Prosiding SNBI terbit setahun sekali. Artikel-artikel yang disertakan dalam prosiding merupakan makalah yang telah dipresentasikan di seminar yang kajiannya meliputi kondisi, perkembangan, tantangan, dan inovasi bahasa ibu dari sudut pandang linguistik dan kebudayaan. Prosiding Vol. 3 No. 1 Tahun 2026 ini menjadi satu edisi yang memuat makalah dari pelaksanaan SNBI Tahun 2026. TIM EDITORIAL SNBI 2026 Steering Committee 1. Prof. Dr. I Made Netra, S.S., M.Hum. 2. Prof. Dr. Made Sri Satyawati, S.S., M.Hum. Pembicara 1. Dr. Dora Amalia, S.S., M.Hum. (Pembicara kunci) 2. Prof. Dr. Dra. Ni Wayan Sartini, M.Hum. 3. Prof. Dr. Maria Arina Luardini, M.A. 4. Prof. Dr. Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini, S.S., M.Hum. Reviewer 1. Prof. Dr. Dra. I Gusti Ayu Gde Sosiowati, M.A. 2. Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Suparwa, M.Hum. 3. Dr. Made Ratna Dian Aryani, S.S., M.Hum. Editor 1. Ni Putu Dian Angga Melani, S.S. 2. Ni Kadek Nanik Dwiantari, S.S. 3. Ni Wayan Peni, S.S. 4. Made Yani Anggarawati, S.S. 5. Ni Putu Diah Savitri, S.S. 6. Pande Putu Abdi Jaya Prawira, S.S., M.Hum. Waktu Pelaksanaan 20 Februari 2026
This research aims to identify and analyze the depiction of floods within Balinese historical literature. Balinese historical texts comprising genres such as babad and tutur occupy a unique position by synthesizing historical facts with mythological elements, the legitimacy of power, and ancestral cults. Amidst the massive flood disasters striking Bali and various regions across Indonesia throughout 2025, excavating the meanings within these classical texts becomes crucial as a critical reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature. This study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing purposive sampling to examine three primary texts: Babad Ksatria Taman Bali, Tutur Kundalini, and Dwijendra Tatwa. The analysis is conducted by applying Gadamer’s Philosophical Hermeneutics, which emphasizes the concept of the fusion of horizons between the world of the text and the contemporary reader's context. The results indicate that the phenomenon of floods in Balinese historical literature can be mapped into three typologies: 1) floods as a symbol of apocalypse, signaling destruction leading toward a new purification; 2) floods as a reminder of human error, functioning as a logical-moral consequence of ethical transgressions; and 3) floods as an obstacle, representing an intervention that, contextually, may prove advantageous for certain characters. This research concludes that flood narratives in Balinese historical literature present local insights into understanding disasters as a dialogue between humans and nature, offering a profound reflection for contemporary culture-based disaster mitigation.
THE DIGITISED HOLLE LIST PROJECT: BUILDING A DATABASE FROM LEGACY MATERIALS FOR CONSERVING INDIGENOUS INDONESIAN LANGUAGES
Advances in cloud computing, as well as computational tools for extracting text from images, offer an opportunity to scale up the development of digital databases for Indigenous languages. This paper reports on the application of these advances to the digitalisation of old, paper-based lexical items of over a hundred Indigenous languages in Indonesia; these items are part of the so-called Holle List (HL). After introducing the (structure of the) HL, the paper underlines the motivation for the HL digitalisation project. It then provides an overview of Google Colab as a free cloud-computing platform for executing a series of optical character recognition (OCR) operations on hundreds of scanned pages of the HL, utilising pytesseract, a Python interface for Google’s Tesseract-OCR engine. Advantages (e.g., computational searchability and manipulability), as well as issues (especially typos and unrecognised characters) in the plain-text OCR outputs, are discussed. In conclusion, the paper highlights the importance of digital technology in conserving Indigenous languages via digital platforms, despite some unavoidable challenges that require human intervention. Keywords: Holle List; Indigenous Indonesian languages; Digital Humanities; Lexical databases
ANALISIS KENDALA PROGRAM REVITALISASI BAHASA DAERAH DAN INOVASI DIGITAL PELESTARIAN BAHASA BALI
Regional Language Revitalization (RBD) is a systematic effort to maintain the sustainability of mother tongues amidst the threat of extinction due to globalization and shifting communicative domains. This research aims to analyze the constraints of implementing the RBD program conducted by Balai Bahasa Provinsi Bali and to evaluate the role of digital innovation through the Parasali application in supporting the preservation of Balinese language, script, and literature among the younger generation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study integrates data from the 2025 language protection team final reports, interviews with program coordinators, and participatory observations at the Festival Tunas Bahasa Ibu. The results indicate that primary constraints include policy priority differentiation between agencies, limited standardized references for the Bali Aga dialect, heterogeneity in the pedagogical skills of master teachers, and a self-confidence crisis among Generation Z in active regional language use. However, digital innovation through the Parasali platform demonstrates significant potential as an adaptive techno-pedagogical learning medium, although its effectiveness is still limited by digital infrastructure gaps and technological literacy. This study concludes that strengthening collaborative synergy among stakeholders and optimizing community-based technology are key to the sustainable transmission of the Balinese language in the digital era. Keywords: Regional Language Revitalization, Balinese Language, Digital Innovation, Parasali, Sociolinguistics
BAHASA DAN BUDAYA LOKAL UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA DI ERA DIGITAL: TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG
The maintenance and development of mother tongues have long been undertaken by various stakeholders, including educational institutions and related agencies. These efforts vary across domains, encompassing the family, social environments, and formal education settings. Some initiatives are implemented directly through face-to-face engagement and practical activities, as carried out by the Language Development and Fostering Agency (BPPB) through Provincial Language Offices. In contrast, in schools and universities within today’s digital era, the maintenance and development of mother tongues are increasingly supported by the use of artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and video production through various digital applications. The integration of AI in education is inevitable, including in language learning, which is approached through linguistics and its subfields, such as ecolinguistics, as well as through the use of local content-based teaching materials. Compared to the Regional Language Revitalization Program implemented by BPPB, which emphasizes direct practice and tutorial-based instruction, the use of AI in language learning may diminish the cultural “essence” embedded in the language itself. Nevertheless, AI remains essential in contemporary life, including for the maintenance and development of mother tongues. While its use presents both challenges and opportunities, the most crucial aspects lie in maintaining academic integrity and ensuring guided and responsible utilization.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN KEKERABATAN BAHASA LAMPUNG, BAHASA KOMERING, DAN BAHASA SUNDA: KAJIAN LINGUISTIK HISTORIS KOMPARATIF
The Indonesian region has a genetic relationship in regional languages, as it is involved in the Proto-Austronesian language family. Several languages will be studied in this research: Lampung, Komering, and Sundanese. This study uses an analysis of 200 Swadesh vocabulary items. A genetic relationship of 66% was found between the Lampung and Komering languages, and 39,5% between the Lampung and Sundanese languages. This study employs three phases: data collection, data presentation, and data analysis. The data analysis was conducted using several techniques, including lexicostatistics and glottochronology, with quantitative research instruments and qualitative methods involving native Lampung speakers for observation. The results of this study build on previous research to examine the validity of the data regarding the genetic relationships among these three languages, which is also intended to substantiate the research hypothesis as a diachronic field in comparative historical linguistics. Keywords: Proto-Austronesian, lexicostatistics, grotochronology, genetic relationship
THE USE OF FILLER WORDS AS A COGNITIVE STRATEGY IN ACADEMIC PRESENTATION
Academic presentations pose significant cognitive challenges for EFL students, often triggering the production of filler words such as "uh", "um", or "ini". While traditional views often categorize these markers as mere signs of disfluency or nervousness, recent studies suggest they serve strategic communicative functions. This study aims to investigate the use of filler words as a cognitive strategy by Al-Azhar Indonesia University students and lecturers during oral presentations, specifically analyzing their types, functions, and underlying causes based on Levelt (1989) Speech Production Model. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through direct observation and semi-structured interviews with five undergraduate students and two lecturers. The thematic analysis reveals that unlexicalized fillers (e.g., "E", "Em") are predominant, primarily functioning as 'Thinking Pauses' to manage high cognitive load during the conceptualization stage. Furthermore, the findings distinguish two specific contexts beyond general planning difficulties: 'Lexical Retrieval' struggles (e.g., using "Ini" as a placeholder for forgotten words) and 'Speech Style' (idiolect), where fillers appear as habitual patterns rather than cognitive failures. These results challenge the perception of fillers as solely negative errors, demonstrating that they are essential psycholinguistic tools for maintaining speech fluency and holding the communicative floor in high-pressure academic settings. Keywords: Filler Words, Cognitive Strategy, Academic Presentation, Speech Production, Psycholinguistics
EKOLINGUISTIK SEBAGAI SUATU PENDEKATAN DALAM PELESTARIAN BAHASA IBU DI ERA MODERNISASI DIGITAL
Mother tongue is a core element of cultural identity and a medium for transmitting local values. In the digital era, its sustainability is challenged by the dominance of global languages, changing communication patterns, and declining use among younger generations. This article describes ecolinguistics as an approach to preserving mother tongues in the digital age. Using a qualitative descriptive method through theoretical review and reflection on previous studies, ecolinguistics is viewed as a framework that emphasizes the interrelationship between language, culture, and social environment. The findings indicate that mother tongue preservation is inseparable from the sustainability of its cultural ecosystem, while digital media provide new opportunities for revitalization through local language-based online spaces. Keywords: Ecolinguistics, Mother Tongue, Language Conservation, Digital Era
GEGURITAN JAYAPRANA ANALISIS STRUKTUR DAN PENOKOHAN
Geguritan Jaya Prana is a classical Balinese literary work in the form of tembang or pupuh. Geguritan Jayaprana is composed of only one pupuh, namely pupuh Ginada. Geguritan Jayaprana tells the sad story of Jaya Prana, an orphan who served in the palace. After Jaya Prana reached adulthood, he was ordered by the king to find a wife. Jaya Prana found a girl named Layon Sari, who later became his wife. Seeing Layon Sari’s beauty, His Majesty the King fell in love with her and wished to marry her. To carry out his intention, Jaya Prana was sent to Teluk Terima to guard the kingdom’s territory from an enemy siege, accompanied by Patih Saung Galing. However, in reality there was no enemy; this was the king’s trick to eliminate Jaya Prana. This study uses structural theory, as stated by A. Teeuw, that a text consists of elements that form a larger structure. The method used is the observational method, namely reading the text repeatedly in order to understand its content well. In addition, transliteration and translation methods are also used in this research. The conclusions of this study are: (1) The plot of Geguritan Jayaprana is a linear plot, the story begins from the beginning and flows to the end with the deaths of Jayaprana and Layonsari (together in life and death). (2) The characters in Geguritan Jayaprana include the main characters King Kalianget, Jayaprana, and Layonsari. (3) Each character is portrayed with distinct traits, such as King Kalianget who is evil, killing I Jayaprana and taking Ni Layonsari as his wife (queen consort). Jayaprana is characterized as good, devoted, and obedient to the king’s command. Ni Layonsari commits suicide (masatia) after hearing of Jayaprana’s death. Keywords: Geguritan, Teluk Terima, King, Beauty
Geguritan Pancadatu is a Balinese literary work that contains the concept of Panca Datu, namely the five elements of nature consisting of five kinds of materials: gold, silver, copper, iron, and gemstones. The arrival of the figure Rsi Markandeya, a priest from the land of Java, who resided in his hermitage on Mount Raung, marked an important moment. He came to Bali on a dharma yatra to develop Hinduism in Bali. During his journey, he established a sacred place at Pura Besakih as the center of worship in Bali. Rsi Markandeya was one of the Hindu priests who came from Java to Bali to spread the teachings of dharma. One of the important things he introduced was the concept of Panca Datu as elements of the universe that are planted as a foundation when constructing sacred buildings (pura). The use of Saussure’s semiotic theory in this study involves the concepts of signifier and signified, which are essential elements in semiotics as the science of signs. The conclusions of this study are: a. Geguritan Panca Datu contains the story of Rsi Markandeya’s journey from Java (Mount Raung) to Besakih (Toh Langkir) in Bali. b. Rsi Markandeya planted the Panca Datu at Pura Besakih as a symbol of strengthening and purifying the temple. c. Panca Datu consists of five metal elements gold, silver, copper, iron, and gemstones as symbols of the power of the universe, whichare embedded in sacred buildings. d. Bali means wali, the power of the universe, and Panca Datu as a tradition of Balinese Hinduism. e. Wali (banten) is a main characteristic of Balinese Hinduism, alongside philosophy and ritual (caru). f. Caru is a ritual that serves as the beginning of the purification of Pura Besakih. Keywords: Geguritan, Panca Datu, Priest, Pura Besakih.
REVITALISASI BAHASA DAERAH:PRAKTIK BAIK PELINDUNGAN BAHASA IBU DI PROVINSI BALI
This paper aims to convey the best practices in protecting the mother tongue in Bali Province, as implemented by the Bali Provincial Language Center. As a Technical Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education under the Language Development and Guidance Agency, the Bali Provincial Language Center has been protecting the mother tongue, namely the Balinese language, through the revitalization of regional languages (Balinese) since 2022. The objectives of the Balinese language revitalization program are to preserve the Balinese language, increase the number of active speakers, strengthen the function of the Balinese language, preserve cultural values and local wisdom, foster a positive attitude and pride in the Balinese language, and support regional language protection policies. The protection of the mother tongue is carried out through several stages, namely (1) Coordination between Agencies and Local Governments, (2) Focus Group Discussions, (3) Technical Guidance for Main Teachers, (4) Monitoring and Evaluation, (5) Mother Tongue Festival, and (6) Short Story Writing Camp. In carrying out these activities, the Bali Provincial Language Center collaborates with local governments, educational units, universities, communities, cultural artists, and writers. The target of this activity is the mother tongue youth, namely elementary and junior high school students. Based on monitoring and evaluation conducted, thousands of teachers and students are impacted by regional language revitalization each year. Since 2022, a total of 37,225 individuals have been recorded. Keywords: Language Protection, Regional Language Revitalization, Bali Province
BAHASA JAWA SEBAGAI BAHASA IBU DALAM INTERAKSI AKADEMIK: KAJIAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK DI PROGRAM STUDI SASTRA INDONESIA FAKULTAS BAHASA, SENI DAN BUDAYA, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA
This study aims to describe the use of Javanese as a mother tongue in academic interactions in the Indonesian Literature Study Program, Fakultas Bahasa, Seni, dan Budaya, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, which includes: (1) the mother tongue as a representation of identity and academic communication ethics; (2) the mother tongue as a pedagogical strategy; (3) challenges faced by the mother tongue in the era of digital modernization; and (4) opportunities for preserving the mother tongue in academic settings. This study examines lecturers’ and students; utterances that reflect the use of Javanese as a mother tongue in classroom interactions, either as a single language or in the form of code-switching and code-mixing with Indonesian and foreign languages. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a sociolinguistic perspective. The data consist of spoken utterances collected through observation using tapping techniques, participant observation, and audio recording, the collected data were then transcribed and analyzed thematically based on the contect of the utterances. The results of the study indicate the following. First, Javanese as a mother tingues is used in academic interactions as a representation of identity and academic communication ethics bertween lecturers and students. Second, the use of Javanese also functions as a pedagogical strategy, particularly in explaining learning materials, providing emphasis and evaltuation, and creating a communicative learning atmoshphere. Third, the use of javanese faces challenges in the era of digital modernization, such as the dominance of educational also has opportunities for preservation through the habituation of contextual language use in academic settings. Keywords: Academic interaction, Digital modernization, Javaneze Modernization, Mother Tongue, Sociolinguistic.
ETNO-PARENTING PADA MASYARAKAT JAWA: STUDI HERMENEUTIKA FILOSOFIS TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN BAHASA JAWA DALAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER ANAK
Bahasa merupakan sarana pertama dan utama yang digunakan oleh keluarga dalam mentransmisikan nilai pada seorang anak. Karena bahasa sebagai alat untuk berkomunikasi sekaligus bagaimana bahasa memiliki peran penting untuk menumbuhkan karakter dan moral pada generasi selanjutnya. Pada konteks ini bahasa Jawa memiliki struktur yang lengkap ketika digunakan dalam berkomunikasi. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari bahasa Jawa yang memiliki kategorisasinya tersendiri yang berbeda dengan bahasa yang lain. Seperti bahasa Jawa nilai unggah-ungguh, andap-asor atau dapat dikatakan tingkat tutur yakni ada bahasa Jawa ngoko, madya, dan krama. Selain itu pada bahasa Jawa juga terdapat berbagai ungkapan-ungkapan yang dapat digunakan sebagai etno-parenting atau mendidik karakter anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan hermenutika yakni upaya untuk menafsirkan makna yang terdapat dalam ungkapan-ungkapan bahasa Jawa dalam pendidikan. Adapun hasil penelitian ini yakni 1) ungkapan bahasa Jawa dapat digunakan dalam pendidikan karakter religius seperti gusti mboten sare, manunggaling kaula gusti, sangkan paraning dumadi, nrimo ing pandum, 2) ungkapan bahasa Jawa dapat digunakan dalam pendidikan karakter peduli lingkungan seperti hamamayu hayuning bhawana, 3) ungkapan bahasa Jawa dalam etos kerja seperti rame ing gawe sepi ing pamrih, 4) ungkapan bahasa Jawa dalam pendidikan moral seperti wong jowo ojo ilang jawani, urip iku urup, ojo dumeh. Serta berbagai ungkapan-ungkapan lain yang menekankan dimensi pendidikan karakter pada anak dengan pendekatan etno-parenting seperti ketika selesai makan tidak boleh sendawa dengan keras di depan orang lain, tidak boleh makan di depan pintu, tidak boleh berkeluyuran saat sore hari, tidak boleh menatap mata orang tua, tidak boleh ‘ngecap’ saat makan, dan lain sebagainya. Kata Kunci: Etno-Parenting, Masyarakat Jawa, Hermeneutika Filosofis, Bahasa Jawa, Pendidikan Karakter.
SEMANTIC DISTORTION OF NETANYAHU’S UN STATEMENT ON TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM
This study examines semantic distortion in the reception of political utterances on social media, focusing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement referring to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s speech during a United Nations session. The statement can be interpreted at the literal level as diplomatic praise acknowledging Indonesia’s strategic position as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. However, public responses on TikTok and Instagram reveal patterns of meaning reinterpretation and semantic distortion. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study analyses user comments collected from official detikcom TikTok and Instagram posts containing excerpts of Netanyahu’s speech. The analysis is grounded in Leech’s theory of meaning, particularly literal, connotative, and affective meanings. The findings indicate that interpretations on both platforms are predominantly shaped by connotative and affective meanings, influenced by emotional responses, ideological orientations, and sensitivities surrounding the Palestine–Israel conflict. Platform-specific characteristics, such as TikTok’s short-form, decontextualized videos and Instagram’s caption-based information delivery, further contribute to meaning distortion. While a small number of users demonstrate literal and corrective interpretations, these are overshadowed by emotionally charged responses. This study highlights how social media dynamics and collective emotions significantly shape public engagement with political discourse, frequently shifting interpretation away from literal meaning and reinforcing patterns of semantic distortion in digital communication. Keywords: semantic distortion; netanyahu; shift meaning; conotative; affective.
REPRESENTASI IDEOLOGI DALAM BABAD DIPONEGORO: ANALISIS LINGUISTIK SISTEMIK FUNGSIONAL
This study aims to examine the representation of the author’s ideology in Babad Diponegoro using a Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) approach. The analysis draws on the appraisal system developed by Martin and White (2005) as part of SFL to reveal the role of social factors—such as social class, ethnicity, gender, and generation—in the construction of ideology. The analysis focuses on six dominant characters, with Prince Diponegoro as the central figure of the narrative. The findings indicate that Prince Diponegoro is represented as a ratu adil figure, a religious leader, and a morally upright subject possessing both spiritual and social legitimacy. This representation is constructed through lexicogrammatical realizations that show a tendency toward positive polarity toward the main character and his group, and negative polarity toward the colonial side. The appraisal system constructs Diponegoro’s image as knowledgeable, responsible, and oriented toward Islamic values and Javanese tradition. The analysis also reveals hierarchical social relations, in which the main character occupies the highest social stratum and holds authority in the use of imperative clauses, while common people are positioned as subordinate. The dominance of declarative clauses indicates the textual function of presenting the author’s version of reality as authoritative. Meanwhile, the distribution of interrogative clauses, limited to characters of higher social status, signals the presence of power ideology in the discourse structure. The use of a first-person autobiographical point of view strengthens narrative legitimacy and underscores the author’s control over the representation of events. Thus, Babad Diponegoro functions not only as a historical text but also as a discursive practice that represents religious, feudal, and anti-colonial ideologies through linguistic strategies, characterization, and the organization of social relations within the text. Keywords: Ideology; Babad Diponegoro; Systemic Functional Linguistics
ANALISIS NILAI BUDAYA SASTRA DALAM FILM “SAIYO SAKATO” KARYA GINA S. NOER KAJIAN: NILAI BUDAYA KEKELUARGAAN DAN ADAT ISTIADAT
Culture includes several forms of local wisdom. Local wisdom is preserved by certain communities and passed down from generation to generation because it has many benefits for those who appreciate it. Local wisdom functions in several ways as guidelines, controllers, and signs in people's lives, both in social interactions and with the surrounding nature. This research is a qualitative study of literature and activities carried out by collecting and analyzing research data from the film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer. The data sources for this research are displayed in the form of oral or written facts that are observed by researchers and objects that are observed in detail so that the implied meaning can be captured in the object documents. In this study, the researcher first observed and listened in detail to the film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer, this was done so that researchers gain an understanding of cultural values in the film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer with a cultural value approach. The results of the research were found from cultural values of human relationship with God, cultural values in human relationship with society, cultural values in human relationship with other humans, and cultural values in human relationship with nature. The following are the results of research on cultural values in the film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer. Analysis of literary cultural values in the film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer is a multidisciplinary approach to identify, study, and interpret how the cultural values of a society are represented through literary elements (such as storyline, characters, themes, and settings) in a work of film "Saiyo Sakato" by Gina S. Noer. In a case study, for example the analysis of the film "Ada Kisah di Tanah Bugis", the researcher identified Bugis cultural values such as lempu (honesty), amaccang (scholarship), and reso (hard work) through dialogues and scenes that show the behavior of the characters. Keywords: Cultural Values of Literature; The Film “Saiyo Sakato”; Study of Family and Customs
EUFEMISME DALAM PEMBERITAAN KESEHATAN MENTAL DI SITUS WEB BBC INDONESIA: ANALISIS SOSIOSEMANTIK
Mental health has become a major global concern over the past decade, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed widespread psychological impacts on society. The media play a strategic role in shaping public understanding of mental health issues, especially through linguistic choices in news reporting. One prominent linguistic strategy in reporting sensitive issues is the use of euphemism. This study aims to identify the forms, functions, and meanings of euphemisms in mental health news published on the BBC Indonesia website and to examine how social context influences their use. Employing a qualitative approach, this research applies a sociosemantic analysis grounded in Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), focusing on the dimensions of field, tenor, and mode. The data consist of ten mental health–related news articles published by BBC Indonesia during the 2024–2025 period, analyzed using Allan and Burridge’s theory of euphemism. The findings reveal twenty instances of euphemism, encompassing various forms such as lexical substitution, periphrasis, metaphor, and medical terminology. These euphemisms function to reduce stigma, maintain journalistic ethics, normalize psychological experiences, and protect readers from excessive emotional impact. Sociosemantic analysis indicates that euphemism use is closely related to situational context: the field of mental health requires sensitive language, the tenor between journalists and readers is constructed as empathetic and professional, and the mode of discourse is predominantly informative and narrative. This study concludes that euphemism in BBC Indonesia’s mental health reporting constitutes a deliberate and systematic discursive practice that plays a crucial role in framing mental health issues in an ethical, inclusive, and stigma-free manner. Keywords: euphemism; mental health; BBC Indonesia; sociosemantic analysis.
PELANGGARAN KAIDAH LINGUISTIK BAHASA INDONESIA PADA KONTEN INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI PEMERTAHANAN BAHASA IBU: KAJIAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK
Language is an arbitrary system governed by normative rules encompassing phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, which are expected to be adhered to by its speakers. However, when language is used in social practice, linguistic phenomena often emerge that deliberately violate these rules for specific purposes. Therefore, this study does not view such violations of linguistic norms as indicators of speakers’ incompetence or linguistic errors, but rather as linguistic strategies that carry social meaning. In this context, the mother tongue may serve as one of the contributing factors to linguistic norm violations. For instance, in Instagram content, expressions such as “Aku mengalami kemaluan” instead of “Aku malu” (“I am embarrassed”), and “Sudah wayahe pulang” instead of “Waktunya pulang” (“It is time to go home”) are found. These occurrences arise because content creators intentionally incorporate Javanese linguistic rules into Indonesian in order to present the content humorously. This study aims to identify and classify forms of linguistic norm violations in Indonesian used in Instagram content as a means of mother tongue maintenance, as well as to reveal the social factors influencing them. The research employs a sociolinguistic approach with a qualitative descriptive method. The data consist of words, phrases, and sentences containing violations of Indonesian linguistic norms as a form of mother tongue maintenance, specifically Javanese. The data were obtained from an Instagram account and collected using observation and note-taking techniques. The findings indicate the presence of words, phrases, and sentences that violate Indonesian linguistic norms as a strategy of mother tongue maintenance, including phonological, morphological, semantic, and lexical violations, the use of intensity markers not found in Indonesian, and expressive onomatopoeia. These phenomena are influenced by the social background of the content creator as a Javanese speaker. This study concludes that language maintenance can be carried out through social media, with Instagram serving as a symbolic space for language maintenance. Keywords: Mother Tongue, Indonesian Language, Linguistic Norm Violations, Language Maintenance, Sociolinguistics.
SLANG DALAM KONTEN LOG-IN CLOSE THE DOOR DEDDY CORBUZIER DI YOUTUBE: KAJIAN MORFOSEMANTIK
This study examines the variation of slang in Deddy Corbuzier's Ramadan Close the Door content on YouTube. YouTube is currently a very popular video sharing website. YouTube is part of social networking, which can have various impacts on its users. To be more familiar with YouTube users, most content creators use slang. Slang is a non-formal variety of Indonesian commonly used by teenagers as a code language. This study uses morphological and semantic theories. Data collection was carried out using the observation, free observation with conversation, and transcription methods. Data analysis was carried out using the matching method with the determining element sorting (PUP) technique and the comparative connection technique (HBS). The results of the data analysis are presented informally and formally. Based on the results of the study, the process of forming slang language varieties is dominated by singular forms followed by complex forms, starting from single words that experience a shift in meaning, such as cabut and gedek, to complex words through the acronym process baper, abbreviation bro, and insertion gokil. The results of the study of slang language in Deddy Corbuzier's “Close the Door” Ramadan content on YouTube show four meanings, namely lexical meaning, term meaning, denotative meaning, and connotative meaning. Keywords: slang, meaning, morphological process
PERGESERAN BAHASA IBU PADA GENERASI ALPHA: HILANGNYA FUNGSI BAHASA BALI DI RANAH KELUARGA
Mother tongue plays a crucial role as the first language acquired by children and serves as a pillar of cultural identity. However, in the context of modernization and digital technological development, the sustainability of mother tongues faces significant challenges, particularly among the Alpha generation. This study aims to examine the shift of mother tongue use among the Alpha generation in Bali by focusing on the weakening function of the Balinese language within the family domain, as well as identifying challenges and opportunities for its preservation in the era of digital modernization. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a sociolinguistic approach. The participants consist of four Alpha generation children aged 5–10 years who grow up in Balinese–Indonesian bilingual families. Data were collected through direct observation of language interactions within the family environment and documented in field notes. The findings reveal that children still possess receptive competence in the Balinese language, as indicated by their understanding of utterances produced by family members. However, this competence is not accompanied by productive use of the language. Children tend to respond to Balinese utterances using Indonesian or through nonverbal actions. This pattern indicates a functional shift of the Balinese language from an active means of communication to a passively understood language. The dominance of Indonesian in family interactions and the influence of digital media dominated by the national language further accelerate the shift of the mother tongue. Nevertheless, the persistence of receptive competence suggests that the mother tongue has not been entirely disconnected from the Alpha generation and still holds potential for revitalization. This study emphasizes the critical role of families in maintaining the mother tongue and highlights the strategic use of digital media as a supporting tool for preserving language and cultural identity. Keywords: mother tongue, Balinese language, Alpha generation, language shift, digital modernization
IMPLIKASI KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM UPAYA REVITALISASI BAHASA DAERAH DI MALUKU: STATUS DAN IMPLEMENTASI
Maluku Province has a high level of linguistic diversity, with 62 regional languages. These regional languages function not only as means of communication but also as markers of cultural identity for local communities. However, the development of the digital era, marked by the dominance of national and foreign languages, along with the declining intergenerational interest in regional languages, has caused some regional languages in Maluku to experience decline and even extinction. This condition positions local government policy as a strategic instrument in efforts to revitalize regional languages, particularly through the education sector. This study aims to analyze the implications of local government policies in the revitalization of regional languages in Maluku by focusing on two main aspects: the vitality status of regional languages and the implementation of policies in educational institutions. The research employs a mixed-methods approach with a descriptive design. Qualitative data were obtained through analysis of policy documents, regional regulations, and relevant literature on language revitalization. Quantitative data were collected through the calculation of percentages of regional language vitality status and surveys on the implementation of regional language instruction in schools across 11 regencies/cities in Maluku Province. The findings indicate that the vitality status of regional languages in Maluku varies widely, ranging from safe to extinct categories. Although local governments have established several policies and regulations, the implementation of regional language revitalization in the education sector has not been evenly distributed. Of the 11 regencies/cities, only four have formally implemented regional language instruction in schools. These disparities indicate that policy implications have not yet been optimal, influenced by limitations in technical regulations, weak policy coordination, and the readiness of educational resources. This study concludes that regional language revitalization policies in Maluku remain partial and require strengthened regulations and more comprehensive policy integration to ensure the sustainable revitalization of regional languages. Keywords: Policy, revitalization, status and implementation.
SISTEM SAPAAN DALAM BAHASA MELAYU BANDA: KAJIAN SOSIOPRAGMATIK DI KEPULAUAN BANDA
Banda Malay is the language used by the people of the Banda Islands in various aspects of social life. Politeness in speech reflects community identity, particularly through the use of greeting systems. Greeting systems not only function as forms of address but also reflect social relationships, age, status, kinship, and the values of politeness upheld within the community. However, under the influence of language use and terminology in the contemporary digital era, the younger generation often no longer considers relevant social contexts and cultural norms, thereby violating norms of politeness in speech. Therefore, this study aims to (1) identify and describe the greeting system in Banda Malay and (2) analyze the social factors influencing its use from a sociopragmatic perspective. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a sociopragmatic approach. Data in the form of greeting utterances were obtained through observations of natural conversations among the Banda community and semi-structured interviews with informants purposively selected based on age, social status, and kinship relations. The data were analyzed by classifying forms of greetings and interpreting their pragmatic functions as well as politeness strategies in speech. The results of the research show that the greeting system in Banda Malay has been absorbed from several foreign languages due to historical factors and the conditions of a multiethnic society, thus forming a very diverse variety of greetings. The findings are categorized into three forms of greetings in Banda Malay: (1) kinship based greetings, (2) non-kinship greetings, and (3) profession-based greetings. Moreover, the use of greetings is strongly influenced by factors such as age, gender, kinship relations, social status, profession, as well as the context and purpose of communication. Greetings function as markers of respect, intimacy, social hierarchy, and local cultural identity. In conclusion, this study emphasizes that the greeting system in Banda Malay is dynamic and contextual, making the choice of greeting an important strategy for maintaining harmony and politeness in social interactions within the Banda community Keywords: Greeting system, Banda Malay, Sociopragmatics
REPRESENTASI DISABILITAS DALAM BUKU CERITA ANAK DIGITAL: ANALISIS WACANA KRITIS MULTIMODAL PADA LAMAN BUDI
This article examines the representation of disability in digital children’s storybooks published on the BUDI website (Buku Digital Gerakan Literasi Nasional), a digital literacy platform for children that includes inclusivity as one of its central themes. As a digital medium, the BUDI website combines verbal narratives, visual illustrations, and page layout to construct meaning, thereby enabling disability to be read as a multimodal practice rather than merely a narrative theme. This study aims to investigate how disability is constructed through the relationship between text and visuals in these digital children’s stories. The theoretical framework employed is multimodal critical discourse analysis, drawing on van Leeuwen’s concept of multimodality, particularly the aspects of social actor representation, visual relations, and compositional meaning. The research method involves close textual reading and qualitative descriptive, focusing on linguistic choices, narrative structure, illustrations, color schemes, and visual organization that contribute to the construction of meanings surrounding disability. The results and discussion indicate an ambivalence in the representation of disability. On the one hand, patterns of misrepresentation and overrepresentation are found, namely when the disability of people with disabilities is assured through certain moral messages or excessively highlighted as a symbol of inspiration, potentially reducing the complexity of the experiences of people with disabilities. On the other hand, there is also genuine representation, when children with disabilities are shown as active, equal subjects, and naturally involved in the storyline, with non-stigmatizing visual support. Thus, this article contributes to the field of children’s literature and disability studies by highlighting how digital children’s media participates in shaping discourses of inclusivity through multimodal practices. Keywords: Budi; Digital Books; Discourse Analysis; Disability; Multimodali
IMPLEMENTING THE CALQUE TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE IN START WITH WHY: A DESCRIPTIVE LINGUISTICS
Calque seems like a translation technique that is simple for anyone because it is only about a single word. Unfortunately, it relies on various linguistic disciplines. It could be in phonology, morphology, both phonology and morphology, and also syntax. This research focused on word formation rules of equivalent lexicons which are translated by considering the calque translation technique found in the motivational book Start With Why by Sinek (2009) and its translation by Purwoko (2019). This was a qualitative study. In collecting data, a documentation study was applied. This study focused on; (1) the forms of English source language text translated into Indonesian by applying the Calque technique; (2) the process of Word Formation Rules in the target language; and (3) the new standard model of applying the calque translation technique. The result is that phonological and morphological principles rely on calque word formations, especially in the internal structure. Keywords: Calque; Word Formation Rules; Translation Equivalence
LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE OF BANYUMASAN-JAVANESE DIALECT IN CODE-MIXING PHENOMENA ON ‘DEE DEE KA’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The diminishing enthusiasm for using the Banyumasan Javanese dialect is attributed to its lower prestige compared to other Javanese dialects, such as the Solo-Yogya dialect. Some native speakers of Banyumasan Javanese avoid using this dialect when communicating with new people, older individuals, or those with higher social ranks due to several factors. One key factor is the absence of hierarchical language levels up to krama in this dialect, whereas Javanese society traditionally adheres to language stratification as a form of proper etiquette. If the use of Banyumasan Javanese declines, it is likely that its usage will continue to decrease in the coming years. To ensure the preservation of Banyumasan Javanese, language maintenance efforts are essential. Social media serves as an effective alternative for preserving the dialect. The YouTube channel Dee Dee Ka, created by a creative team in Kebumen Regency, is a valuable initiative in supporting language maintenance. The author analyzes the video titled "Cah Ndesa VS Cah Gaul" to examine code-mixing in detail, focusing on word classes, phrases, particles, and communication context, which are explained through descriptive analysis. The findings reveal at least 43 Banyumasan Javanese elements, including words, phrases, reduplications, and particles, as well as dialect-specific activities reflecting the habits and cultural expressions of Kebumen society in a comedic format. This video is believed to rekindle the community’s enthusiasm for preserving the Banyumasan Javanese dialect and ensuring its continuity. Keywords: Language Maintenance; Code-Mixing; Banyumasan-Javanese Dialect; Word Classification; Local Wisdom
PENERAPAN MEDIA VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS TERHADAP PENGUASAAN ADJEKTIVA BAHASA INGGRIS
Mastery of English adjectives constitutes an essential component of vocabulary learning, as it involves understanding meaning, semantic relations, and appropriate word usage in sentences. However, students’ mastery of adjectives remains limited, particularly in recognizing word meanings and applying adjectives accurately in simple contexts. This study aims to analyze students’ level of adjective mastery before and after the implementation of vocabulary flashcards. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design within a qualitative approach and involved 15 junior and senior high school students enrolled in an English course institution. Data were collected through tests and classroom observations. The test instrument covered five aspects: word meaning (English-Indonesian), synonyms, antonyms, word meaning (English–English), and the use of adjectives in simple present tense sentences. Quantitative data served as supporting data and were analyzed through mean score calculation and ability classification, while qualitative data were analyzed descriptively with reference to word formation theory and vocabulary mastery concepts. The findings indicate that prior to the treatment, the students’ mean score was 26.80, which fell into the very low category. The main difficulties were found in morphological understanding and semantic relations. After the implementation of vocabulary flashcards over four meetings, the mean score increased to 71.86, and all students reached fair and good categories. This improvement was not merely quantitative but also reflected enhanced conceptual understanding and more accurate use of adjectives in sentence contexts. Therefore, vocabulary flashcards are proven to be effective in strengthening vocabulary mastery in an integrative manner within EFL learning contexts. Keywords: vocabulary flashcards, English adjectives, vocabulary mastery
DARI BAHASA KOMUNIKATIF KE BAHASA IDENTITAS: PERGESERAN FUNGSI BAHASA IBU DI RUANG DIGITAL
Mother tongue plays an essential role not only as a means of communication but also as a marker of cultural identity. However, in the era of digital modernization, the function of the mother tongue has shifted along with changes in language use domains toward digital spaces. This article aims to describe the shift in the function of the mother tongue from a communicative language to an identity marker in the digital language practices of Balinese youth. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach within a sociolinguistic framework. The data consist of digital written utterances, including social media captions, comments, and online conversational statuses containing elements of the Balinese language. Data were collected through documentation and non-participant observation techniques and analyzed by identifying the forms and functions of Balinese language use in digital discourse. The findings indicate that Balinese is rarely used as the main medium of communication in digital spaces. Instead, it appears partially in the form of specific words or phrases functioning as markers of identity, emotional expression, humor, and social solidarity. This phenomenon reflects a shift in the function of the mother tongue from a communicative function to a symbolic and identity-related function. Although this shift may weaken the active linguistic competence of younger speakers, the presence of Balinese in digital spaces also suggests opportunities for maintaining cultural identity through digital media. Keywords: mother tongue, Balinese language, language function shift, identity, digital discourse
ASAL-USUL NAMA BANJAR DI DESA TIMPAG KERAMBITAN: KAJIAN SEMANTIK TOPONIMI
This study aims to describe the naming of banjars in Timpag Village, Kerambitan District, Tabanan based on a semantic toponymy study. The use of toponymy theory in this analysis is able to reveal aspects of toponymy based on Sudaryat's (2009:10) theory of toponymy, which are grouped into three categories, namely (1) aspects of manifestation, (2) aspects of society, and (3) aspects of culture, and uses the theories of denotative meaning, connotative meaning, and cultural meaning (Barthes, 1972) to reveal the cultural meaning contained in the toponyms of each banjar in Timpag. The data in this study are the names of banjars in Timpag, Kerambitan. The data sources were obtained from traditional leaders, traditional village heads, and local residents. The data collection method in this study used documentation and interviews. The data collection technique in this study used reading and note-taking techniques. This study used the Human Instrument research instrument. The analysis technique used in this study is the intralingual matching technique. The data analysis technique used is the determining element sorting technique. Keywords: Toponymy, semantics, banjar names, meaning.
PEMERTAHANAN BAHASA BALI DALAM WIKITHON PARTISIPASI PUBLIK: PENDEKATAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK
This study aims to examine the Public Participation Wikithon (Wiki Marathon) program as a space for youth engagement in voicing public issues through the use of regional languages, as an effort to preserve the Balinese language in the era of modernization. The research employs a sociolinguistic approach, which perceives language not merely as a linguistic system but as a social practice involved in the processes of participation, identity formation, and meaning-making in the public sphere. This qualitative research utilizes a descriptive-analytic method, gathering data through the documentation of participants' Wikithon works. Data analysis was conducted by analyzing the forms and meanings of the Balinese language within the context of youth participation in the digital space. The findings indicate that the Public Participation Wikithon serves as a participatory medium that encourages youth to use their mother tongue creatively and reflectively in responding to public concerns. The use of the Balinese language functions not only as a tool for communication but also as a symbol of identity, a strategy for public engagement, and an effort toward language maintenance amidst modernization and the dominance of global languages. This study asserts that public participation practices based on Balinese language hold significant potential in sustaining the linguistic and cultural awareness of the younger generation. Keywords: sociolinguistics, public participation wikithon, local language, youth.