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The Symbolic Meaning of Mangulosi in Batak Toba Traditional Weddings: Roland Barthes' Semiotic Analysis Mhd Agri Amri; Refelina Tabitasari; Endelina Miranda; Devina Sianturi; Ria Valentine Angela Manalu; Meisuri Meisuri
Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/sintaksis.v4i3.2623

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This study aims to analyze the symbolic meaning of the mangulosi tradition in Toba Batak traditional wedding ceremonies using Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected from visual media such as YouTube and TikTok, supported by informants familiar with Toba Batak culture. The findings reveal that meaning in the mangulosi tradition is constructed through three levels of signification: denotation, connotation, and myth. At the denotative level, mangulosi is understood as the act of giving ulos in a wedding ceremony. At the connotative level, ulos and the ritual process convey symbolic meanings such as blessings, protection, harmony, and the strengthening of social and kinship relationships. At the myth level, the tradition reinforces the cultural ideology that marriage is considered legitimate when it receives recognition and blessings from family and customary authorities. Quantitatively, the findings show that artifacts are dominated by visual connotative meanings (40%), while ritual actions emphasize non-verbal (30%) and verbal (20%) meanings. Therefore, the mangulosi tradition is not only a ceremonial practice but also a medium for preserving cultural identity and social values within the Toba Batak community.
Dysphemism as a Language Strategy for Expressing Emotional Intensity in Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Album Ruth Manurung; Cindy C. Nadeak; Helda H. Hia; Jesika P. Sitorus; Nurjasni Nurjasni; Meisuri Meisuri
Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/sintaksis.v4i3.2628

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This study examines the use of dysphemistic language in selected songs from Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album. The research aims to identify the dysphemistic expressions found in the lyrics and to analyze how these expressions are linguistically constructed to convey emotional intensity and communicative meaning. The study applies a qualitative descriptive approach. The data consist of dysphemistic expressions collected from the selected song lyrics and classified according to the dysphemism categories proposed by Keith Allan and Kate Burridge. The analysis focuses on identifying the types of dysphemism and examining their function as a language strategy within the lyrical context. The findings indicate that dysphemistic expressions appear consistently in the lyrics and contribute to the expression of emotional tension and interpersonal conflict. These expressions also function as a stylistic device that shapes the tone and communicative impact of the songs. The study highlights the role of dysphemistic language as part of the expressive and stylistic resources used in contemporary pop music lyrics.
Comparative Analysis of Charlie Chaplin Animations: Safari at The Park and The King in The Ring Using Peirce’s Triadic Theory Nadia Kumari; Melyana Pinem; Riscitta Ogilvie Hubertus Sinaga; Jessica Hotnida Nainggolan; Meisuri Meisuri
Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/sintaksis.v4i3.2651

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This study analyzes visual signs in the Charlie Chaplin animations Safari at The Park and The King in The Ring using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic framework, focusing on icons, indexes, and symbols. Film and animation communicate meaning through visual elements such as gestures, facial expressions, movements, and character interactions, making them rich for semiotic analysis. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the research identified and categorized visual signs in both animations. Results show that icons, which resemble real-world objects, dominate by establishing story settings natural safari environments in one animation and competitive boxing arenas in the other. Indexes reveal cause-and-effect relationships, demonstrating how gestures, expressions, and actions convey danger, fatigue, or emotional shifts. Symbols convey conventional or cultural meanings, such as Charlie Chaplin’s bowler hat and cane representing his comedic identity, a championship belt symbolizing victory, or a rose indicating affection. While both animations use the same types of signs, the intensity and focus vary with the narrative context: Safari at The Park emphasizes situational and natural elements, whereas The King in The Ring highlights competition and emotional reactions. This study confirms that Peirce’s triadic model effectively explains how meaning is constructed in animation through dynamic visual communication.
The Nonstandard Language Variation in Instagram Headlines of @folkative Anastasya B W Nadeak; Cindy C Nadeak; Helda H Hia; Jesika P Sitorus; Meisuri Meisuri; Nurjasni Nurjasni; Ruth Manurung
Dinamika Pembelajaran : Jurnal Pendidikan dan bahasa Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): November : Dinamika Pembelajaran : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Bahasa
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62383/dilan.v2i4.2421

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This study investigates the occurrence and functions of nonstandard language variation in Instagram headlines posted by @folkative, a popular digital media account known for its creative use of informal language. Despite the growing attention to social media discourse, little research has focused on how nonstandard forms operate in short, attention-grabbing digital headlines. Guided by Labov’s (1972) variationist sociolinguistic framework, this study employs a descriptive qualitative method complemented by simple quantification. The data consist of headlines uploaded by @folkative throughout September 2025. The analysis reveals four main types of nonstandard variation: code-mixing, nonstandard spelling, colloquial expressions, and lexical innovation. Among these, code-mixing appears most frequently (33.93%). The use of nonstandard language is not arbitrary but rather reflects deliberate stylistic and social choices. These variations serve several communicative and pragmatic functions, including attracting readers’ attention, conveying humor, saving space within limited character counts, expressing solidarity with followers, and constructing a modern, cosmopolitan online identity. The findings demonstrate that nonstandard language in Instagram headlines contributes to meaning-making and audience engagement, showing how Indonesian users creatively manipulate linguistic resources to suit digital communication norms.
A Comparative Semiotic Analysis of Pocari Sweat Advertisements in Ramadan and Sports Context Based on Peirce’s Theory Ruthertati Sianturi; Muhammad Abiyyu De Rossi; Monika Br. Tobing; Syifa Inayah Hanani Zulfa; Pegrina Yuni Permatasari Siregar; Meisuri Meisuri
Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Sintaksis : Publikasi Para ahli Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/sintaksis.v4i3.2698

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This study examines how meaning is constructed in two Pocari Sweat advertisements presented in different contexts, namely Ramadan (sahur) and sports, using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic theory. Advertising today not only promotes products but also communicates cultural values and social meanings through signs such as images, language, and symbols. The objective of this research is to identify the types of signs used, interpret their meanings, and compare how different contexts influence meaning construction. This study applies a qualitative descriptive method by analyzing visual and verbal elements from both advertisements. The findings show that both advertisements use icons, indexes, and symbols, but with different emphases. The Ramadan advertisement highlights symbolic and cultural meanings related to togetherness, spirituality, and health during fasting, while the sports advertisement emphasizes physical activity, endurance, and performance through more indexical and iconic signs. These differences indicate that advertising strategies adapt to audience context to create specific interpretations. The study implies that advertisements function as complex systems of meaning that shape audience perception, and understanding these signs can help viewers become more critical in interpreting media messages.