Journal of Korean Applied Linguistics
Vol 3, No 2 (2023): Journal of Korean Applied Linguistics

The use of euphemisms in Ancient Storybook of Indonesia Korea 1 Hanguk Indonesia Yetiyagi 1

Adhea Tsabitah Sulistiyo (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Yulianeta Yulianeta (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Velayeti Nurfitriana Ansas (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2023

Abstract

Korean students and beginner-level Korean learners often use harsh language because they often learn from shows that use coarse language. Therefore, this study of euphemism aimed to describe (1) variations of euphemisms in the form of words or sentences, taboos, cultural traits, social discrimination, and negative situations (2) the functions of using euphemisms in the book Ancient Korean Indonesian Stories 1. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and pulling a conclusion or verification. Data validity was obtained from data triangulation. The data were analyzed based on the theory of the form and function of euphemism by Kim Mi Hyeong. This research shows the following results. First, the euphemisms of words 86%, and sentences 14%. Forms of euphemisms based on taboo is 71%, (2) social discrimination 10%, (3) negative situations 19%, and zero data were found in the form of cultural traits. Second, the euphemism function (1) the self-protection function is 9%, (2) the purification function is 43%, which is the most dominant function contained in the data in the object of this study. Second, the euphemism function (1) the self-protection function is 9%, (2) the purification function is 43%, which is the most dominant function found in this object of study. (3) control maintenance and social order 29%, (4) protection role 5%, (5) and function change in meaning 14%, and there was no data found on the function of the need for new terminology.

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JoKAL

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The Journal aims to promote and disseminate research and reviews on Korean language and Korean language-related concerns. The Journal encourages enquiries into theoretical and practical studies of Korean language. The Journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: Korean ...