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Journal : JOURNAL SCIENTIFIC OF MANDALIKA (JSM)

The Role of Particles in Command, Question, and Emphasis in Makasae Antonio Constantino Soares; Noviyanti
Journal Scientific of Mandalika (JSM) e-ISSN 2745-5955 | p-ISSN 2809-0543 Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Penelitian dan Pengembangan Mandalika Indonesia (IP2MI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/10.36312/vol6iss8pp2160-2168

Abstract

This study explores the syntactic and pragmatic roles of particles in the Makasae language, focusing on sentence-final particles such as “di,” “ara,” “gau,” “apa,” and “tai.” Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data was collected through semi-structured interviews and elicitation tasks with native speakers. The data analysis utilized descriptive, pragmatic, and comparative methods to examine how these particles contribute to sentence meaning, particularly in terms of commanding, questioning, emphasizing, and negating actions. The findings reveal that "ara" marks imperative mood, while "di" adds emphasis or negates actions. Particles "apa" and "tai" are used to form yes/no questions, with "apa" typically indicating general questions and "tai" used to inquire about specific actions. Additionally, "gau" helps specify the object of the action in both commands and questions. The combination of "di" and "ara" intensifies the imperative, adding force to commands. These particles play a critical role in structuring communication, allowing speakers to convey nuanced meanings in various contexts.This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the functional versatility of particles in Makasae, offering valuable insights into their syntactic and pragmatic use. It also sets the stage for further research on the linguistic structures of Timor-Leste’s indigenous languages.
Co-Authors Agus Prasetyawan Ainy, Afra Nur Amalia , Rosemila Amalia, Rosemila AMBAR WIDYA LESTARI Andriani Angga Domeos Manggara Antonio Constantino Soares Ari Widyaningsih Arianti, Gisela Arnando Asma, Nurul ASNI Asterina, Yolanda Aulia Rosida, Nabila Azizah, Maulia Salsanabila Azwar, Yessi Badrudin Kurniawan Basuki Batubara, Hamidah Sari Bella, Ivvon Septina Berliani, Dedek Bunga Tiara Carolin DIAN ARLUPI UTAMI Dirgayusa Febrianaga, Pipit Eliyah Emy Susanti EVA AULIA MUKTI Eva Tresanita Damanik Faisal R Dongoran, Faisal R Fitrianingrum, Aditya Pratiwi Florida Gading Gamaputra Handayani, Sri Hidayatullah, Agus Hikmah, S.E., M.Si. Hutasoit, Eva Santi Ice Irawati Imanudin Siregar Indah Puspitasari Indera Hayati, Aulia Dian Isnaini Fitri Effendi Jayanti Juliani, Wahyuni Karimah, Arzetya Fitri Al Keristanti, Ruri Khairunnisa, Anita Khummad Robby, Tasbikhy Kusuma Dewi, Novian Leni Utami Lina Haryani Lukmawati, Luthfi Rizky Mar'atus Sholikhah Maratun Shoaliha Matulessy, Stella Maria Mauizatul Hasanah Maulida Mega Dewi Lestari Meissi Kusuma Wardhani Melgita Sari Nurjayanti Saputri Melisa Misriningsih, Dwi Cahyani Muhammad Zaini Mur'ah Murni Murniati Nanik Cahyati Natasha, Ayu Naufal Hanif Ramadhan Norwanda Nur Rachma, Dita Laela Nurkhairina Nurlina Nurmayana Nurwahidah, Andi Tenri Oskar Pardosi, Renhad Andreas Permana, Handy Januar Pinata, Putri Prasetyo Isbandono Punarbawa, Gede Purnamasari, Ade Irma Putri Fatahillah, Ratu Egalitarian Ranti Widayanti Ratna Sari, Monika Retno Widuri, Aliffionia Sindy Hendrati Rice Haryati Rinanti, Maghalita Rinanti Rita Dewi Triastianti Rizka Hadya Robby Cokro Buwono Rosyidah, Neneng Aida Salinan Sarasati, Inda Siti Maesaroh Sophia Sri Mustika Sujarwo Putri, Tarisa Sukarsono, Faza Muhammad Suwiase, Putu Syalmah Tahlia Wahyuning Tias Takharus Awal, Annisa Zahra Tanosida K Tohidi, Edi Triatmi Sri Widyaningsih Wahyuni, Rika Sri Warsiyah Warta, Waska Wati, Norlidia WENI ROSDIANA Wibisono, Haryo Kunto Widyaningtyas, Dwi Wilujeng, Vianti Winata, Muhammad Danu Yekti Murbarani Yeni Rosyeni Yulistia Yuni Lestari Yuni Lestari Yusuf, Salsabila Zalikha Zulfahmi