Analisis Pergeseran Bahasa Toraja pada Masyarakat Desa Seriti (Kajian Sosiolinguistik)

Abstract

Language contact in multilingual societies gives rise to various linguistic phenomena, one of which is language shift. This study aims to identify and describe the shift of the Toraja language in the community of Seriti Village. The method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach, which enables a detailed analysis of the data. The data consist of the actual use of Toraja and Indonesian languages by the people of Seriti Village. These data were collected through the observation method, including participant observation and note-taking techniques, as well as interviews. Based on the analysis of the language shift phenomenon, the findings reveal that the Toraja language, as the community language of Seriti Village, is undergoing a significant shift. Adult speakers, although still capable of actively using the Toraja language, tend to predominantly use Indonesian in their daily language practices. Meanwhile, adolescents are generally able to understand Toraja but are not able to use it actively. Children experience even greater difficulty, with many no longer able to use the Toraja language at all. Another indication of this shift is the increasing dominance of the Indonesian language, which has gradually displaced the Toraja language. This is evident in the language use of children, who actively and predominantly use Indonesian in their daily communication.