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Meaning of Standard and Non-Standard Words, Along with the Function of Standardization in Indonesian Language

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Kapanlagi.com - As Indonesian language speakers in daily life, you must be familiar with the meaning of standard and non-standard words. Moreover, this material has also been included in secondary school lessons. Maybe, you already understand the terms.

However, if you forget or even do not understand the meaning of standard and non-standard words, it is better to learn it immediately. You need it when you have to communicate in formal situations.

If you do not understand the meaning of standard and non-standard words, someone will think that all words in Indonesian language are the same. Although it is okay to use non-standard words in daily conversations, it is better to choose standard words when in formal situations. Therefore, to understand the rules and regulations in Indonesian language, please read the following information.

 

1. Meaning of Standard and Non-Standard Words

The meaning of standard words is words that are used in accordance with the rules or regulations in the Indonesian language. Standard words themselves are words that are listed in the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI). In this dictionary, you will know which words are standard and non-standard. In usage, standard words must be in accordance with the rules of good and correct Indonesian language.

These rules can be seen in the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling (PUEBI). KBBI and PUEBI are guidelines for good and correct Indonesian language and now they are available in more practical forms, namely applications and websites.

Meanwhile, what is meant by non-standard words? The opposite of the previous explanation, non-standard words are words that are not used in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Indonesian language that have been established. A word can be said to be non-standard if its spelling is not in accordance with the guidelines, if it is written incorrectly, or if the sentence structure is not in accordance with the rules. Non-standard words are usually found in everyday conversations that seem more casual.

 

2. The Function of Standardization

After understanding the difference between standard and non-standard words, you also need to understand the function of standardization in the following explanation.

1. As a unifier for all Indonesian people by becoming a national language, state language, and official language.

2. As a marker of the nation's civilized identity when used in socializing with foreign nations.

3. As an addition to credibility, if the public is able to speak Indonesian well and correctly in international communication, the credibility of the Indonesian language will also increase.

4. As a generally agreed frame of reference regarding the appropriateness of language use in certain situations.

 

3. Characteristics of Standard and Non-Standard Words

If understanding the meaning of standard words alone is not enough, you can see some explanations of their characteristics below.

Characteristics of Standard Words

1. Not influenced by a specific regional language.

2. Not influenced by foreign languages.

3. The use of affixes in words is explicit.

4. The use of words is appropriate to the context of the sentence.

5. Standard words are not ambiguous.

7. Standard words do not contain hypercorrection.

8. Standard words do not contain pleonasms.

Characteristics of Non-Standard Words

1. Generally used in daily language.

2. Influenced by specific regional and foreign languages.

3. Influenced by the development of time.

4. Their form can change.

5. They have the same meaning, although they may look different from standard language.

 

4. Example of Standard and Non-Standard Words

Furthermore, after understanding the meaning, function, and characteristics of standard words, you need to know some examples. By looking at the following examples, you can better understand this material.

1. Abjad (standard word) - Abjat (non-standard word)

2. Aksesori - Asesoris

3. Akuarium - Aquarium

4. Ambulans - Ambulan

5. Antena - Antene

6. Anugerah - Anugrah

7. Afdal - Afdol

8. Ajek - Ajeg

9. Aktifitasaktual - Aktuil

10. Batalion - Batalyon

11. Baka - Baqa

12. Batalion - Batalyon

13. Bazar - Bazaar

14. Besok - Esok

15. Boks - Bok

16. Bus - Bis

17. Cabai - Cabe

18. Cedera - Cidera

19. Cengkih - Cengkeh

20. Cokelat - Coklat

21. Derajat - Derajad

22. Daftar - Daptar

23. Desain - Desaign

24. Detail - Detil

25. Detergen - Deterjen

26. Diagnosis - Diagnosa

27. Efektif - Efektip

28. Efektivitas - Efektifitas

29. Ekosistem - Ekosistim

30. Ekspor - Eksport

31. Ekstra - Extra

32. Ekstrakurikuler - Ekstrakulikule

33. Ekstrem - Ekstrim

34. Favorit - Pavorit

35. Februari - Pebruari

So, KLovers, that's an explanation of the meaning of standard and non-standard words along with examples that you can understand.

 

(kpl/gen/ans)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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