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Journal : LINGUA LITERA : journal of english linguistics and literature

Phatic Category in Oral Communication Minangkabau Language Putri, Yessy Prima; Nelfira, Nelfira; Puspawati, Puspawati
LINGUA LITERA : journal of english linguistics and literature Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Journal Lingua Litera
Publisher : STBA Prayoga Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55345/stba1.v10i1.259

Abstract

This study aims to describe the forms and functions of phatic categories in Minangkabau oral communication. Phatic categories are linguistic elements that play a role in establishing and maintaining social interactions without conveying direct informational meaning. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this research analyzes spoken data from Minangkabau speakers in Padang City, West Sumatra. The findings reveal that Minangkabau phatic expressions include bana, pun, juo, garan, ma/mah, ah, eh, a, ha, do, and lah, each serving specific social functions. For instance, bana expresses intensity, pun indicates addition/decision, eh is used by higher-status individuals toward lower-status ones, and do emphasizes denial. This study contributes to pragmatic and sociolinguistic research on regional languages, particularly in understanding the role of phatic expressions in Minangkabau society, which highly values politeness and social norms in communication.