Makian dalam Bahasa Minangkabau di Media Sosial Instagram

Abstract

Minangkabau language is well-known for its oral tradition, but the advancement of technology has led to Minangkabau speakers embracing written forms as well. This research focuses on the use of Minangkabau curses on Instagram social media, using a qualitative-descriptive research approach with a sociolinguistic study. The data collection method used is free listening, along with documentation and note-taking techniques. The data is analyzed based on Wijana's theory (2004) for the form and reference of cursing, as well as Rothwell's theory (1971) for the function of cursing. The findings of this research reveal that cursing in the Minangkabau language on Instagram social media primarily consists of phrases that refer to specific circumstances, and serves to identify the target of the curse along with other negative objects.