VARIASI BAHASA LISAN PENJUAL DAN PEMBELI DI PASAR GEDE KOTA SURAKARTA

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the oral language variety, the characteristics of the language used, and the factors underlying the variety used by sellers and purchasers at Pasar Gede Surakarta City. The data-collecting method and technique include listening, note-taking, questioning, and conversing. The data-analyzing techniques include referential and pragmatic. The outcome of the study shows the following conclusions: (1) the language variety used by sellers and purchasers includes the Javanese ngoko, madya krama, and krama; (2) the characteristics of the language used are informal Indonesian, offer, question, bilingualism, affirmation, abbreviation, statement, and request; and (3) the factors underlying the variety include the need for being familiar, respect, and communicativeness.