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LANGUAGE STYLES IN ZOOTOPIA 2: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHARACTER INTERACTION AND SOCIAL REPRESENTATION M. Rismawan; Badri
Prakata: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Serta Pembelajaran Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Prakata: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Serta Pembelajaran
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Bangsa

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This research explores language styles in Zootopia 2 as a representation of social interaction and identity formation in cinematic discourse. Film dialogue serves not just as a means of communication but also mirrors social relationships, power structures, and cultural values. The study aims to identify the various language styles used, analyze their roles in character interactions, and examine how they reflect social realities. It adopts a qualitative descriptive methodology within a sociolinguistic framework. The data include selected dialogues from main and supporting characters, gathered through observation and transcription. Using Martin Joos’ classification, the analysis reveals all five styles are present, with casual style being most prevalent, indicating natural and close interpersonal communication. Formal and consultative styles occur in institutional settings, while the intimate style appears in emotionally charged interactions. The findings suggest that language styles in Zootopia 2 are essential for shaping character identity, guiding interactions, and portraying broader social issues within the storyline.
ANALYZING IDIOMATIC TRANSLATION IN TAYLOR SWIFT’S RED Badri; Siti Juleha
LinguAmerta Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): June 2026, In Progress
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Jakarta

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This study analyzes the translation of idiomatic expressions in Taylor Swift's song lyrics on her album “Red” from English into Indonesian. Idiomatic expressions are often difficult to translate because their meaning cannot be understood literally based on the words they are composed of. This study aims to identify idiomatic expressions found in song lyrics, analyze the translation techniques used in the Indonesian translation, and describe how the translator maintains the equivalence of meaning and emotional nuance in the resulting translation. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data were taken from several song lyrics on the album *Red* containing idiomatic expressions, then analyzed using Newmark's translation theory and Baker's concept of idioms. The results show that there are three main techniques used in translating idioms: literal translation, free translation, and cultural substitution. Literal translation and free translation techniques were each used 40% of the time, while cultural substitution was used 20%. Free translation is more dominant in idioms with strong emotional meaning, while literal translation is used for idioms with direct structural equivalents in Indonesian. This research also shows that preserving emotional meaning is more important than preserving the original linguistic form. Therefore, translating idioms into song lyrics requires an understanding of language, culture, and emotional nuances to effectively convey the song's message and aesthetic value.