Esteem Journal of English Study Programme
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme

INDOGLISH USED BY MOBILE LEGENDS PLAYERS ON INSTAGRAM

Dina Fitri, Dwi (Unknown)
Tahrun (Unknown)
Ana Theriana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jan 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the use of Indoglish a mix of Indonesian and English  as a sociolinguistic phenomenon among Mobile Legends players on a social media with around 56% Indonesian population are using named Instagram. Involves the integration of Indonesian linguistic elements with English vocabulary through qualitative methods: observations, interviews and documentation. The formation likely English nouns and adjectives with Indonesian prefixes (di-, nge-, se-) and suffixes (-nya, -an).  Prominent Indoglish phrases like "partyan," "matchmakingnya," "ditroll/ngetroll," "ngebug," "ngepush," "ngerank," "systemnya," "segame," "skillnya," "ngelag," "gamenya," and "ngestuck" are found and examined based on informants also players’ feedback. The results demonstrate that gamers often use Indoglish phrases on Instagram and in game, demonstrating how skilledly they can use these terms. Gamers believe that Mobile Legends is a useful tool for improving their English in a variety of settings, supporting Indoglish since it is useful and accepting of its contribution to improving their relationships with other players.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

esteem

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

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Journal Esteem publishes academic articles that recognize successful engaged learning depends on effective partnerships between students, faculty, community agencies, administrators, disciplines, and more. The journal invites submission of 1) Research that emanates from or informs campus-community ...