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Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
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Semantic Study of Taboo Words in Batak Culture Santa Nananda Sebayang; Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i2.146

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This study investigates the semantic change and socio-cultural functions of taboo words in Batak culture, focusing on how these expressions evolve and operate within traditional and modern interactions. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through ethnographic interviews and participant observation involving native Batak speakers across different age and social groups. The analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. Findings reveal that Batak taboo words have undergone various types of semantic change such as pejoration, narrowing, specialization, and metaphorical extension each reflecting deeply rooted cultural norms, customary values, and social hierarchies. These taboo expressions function not only as linguistic tools for emotional control and social regulation but also as symbolic carriers of identity and tradition. This study offers academic insight into the dynamic relationship between language and culture and highlights the importance of preserving indigenous semantic frameworks within endangered local languages.
A Semantic Analysis of Slang Words Used by Gen Z on Social Media Devita Pingkan Sitohang; Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i2.147

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This study explores the semantic shifts and pragmatic functions of slang words used by Generation Z on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research analyzes primary data collected through content analysis and ethnographic interviews with Gen Z users. The findings reveal that slang words used by Gen Z undergo various semantic changes such as pejoration, amelioration, metaphorical extension, and narrowing driven by cultural, technological, and contextual factors. These linguistic innovations not only reflect the evolving communication style of youth but also serve as tools for identity formation, humor, emotional expression, and social bonding in digital spaces. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of language dynamics in digital culture and offers insights into the mechanisms of semantic change in contemporary slang.
Semantic Ambiguity Affects Interpretation in Everyday Conversations Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing; Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i2.148

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Semantic ambiguity is a pervasive feature of natural language that arises when words, phrases, or sentences carry multiple possible interpretations. This study aims to explore the nature, types, and communicative implications of semantic ambiguity in everyday conversations through a descriptive qualitative approach and library research method. Findings indicate that semantic ambiguity manifests in lexical, structural, and pragmatic forms, which may cause confusion if not resolved using contextual cues, prosodic elements, or clarification strategies. However, ambiguity is not merely a communication obstacle it also serves as a rhetorical device in humor, advertising, indirect speech, and cross-cultural interactions. Understanding how ambiguity operates in language enhances our awareness of context, social dynamics, and cultural variation in meaning-making. This study contributes to the field of linguistics by emphasizing the importance of pragmatic competence and interpretive flexibility in effective communication.
Co-Authors Devita Pingkan Sitohang Santa Nananda Sebayang Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing