Language Use In Lok Baintan Floating Market of Banjar District of South Kalimantan

Abstract

Through this paper, the author describes the following: (1) Languages used in Lok Baintan Floating Market, (2) Language behaviors of sellers in Lok Baintan Floating Market, (3) Typical linguistic elements used in Lok Baitan Floating Market, and (4) Linguistic characteristics that characterize culture in the environment of Lok Bain- tan Floating Market. From the description of the language usage, the conclusions that can be asked are as follows: Languages and language activities at the Lok Baintan Floating Market Location in this simple research are examined through linguistic perspectives, and it is continued by relating socio-cultural aspects. Thus, the use of language is also examined in the anthropology of language. Based on the results of the data analysis, it was concluded that there is a mutual relationship between language and culture. In certain perspectives, language is one of the seven elements of culture, and in other perspectives culture and its all aspects involve language to accommodate that culture. Banjarese language has accommodated Banjarese culture. The use of the Banjarese Language in the domain of buying and selling at Lok Baintan Floating Market is a reflection of Banjarese Culture. Banjarese culture is a code of conduct, including- ing language behavior. Banjarese culture is reflected in the Banjar Language. Banjarese culture is manifested in the speech event in which the Banjarese language is used for communication.