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The Meanings of Word 'Didan' In Dari Language: An Analysis of Natural Semantic Metalanguage

Fitri Nilam Noviafni(1), Jufrizal Jufrizal(2),
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia

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Copyright (c) 2022 Fitri Nilam Noviafni

DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/ell.v11i1.116355

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Abstract


This study aims to analyze words in Dari that have the same semantic prime: See using Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM). This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach.This reaserch used a theory by Goddard and Wierzbicka about NSM. The data found in this study are connected words that are associated with the prima semantic See/Didan in Dari language. The sources of this data are 5 informants who are original prosecutors from Kabul which is the capital of Afghanistan. Data was collected using interview guidelines, recording equipment, and writing instruments. The interactive data analysis model was used to analyze the data. From the data collected and analyzed, there are a total of 11 words related to the semantic prime of Seeing: Negah, Naqel, Tamasha, Barasi, Mulaqat, Tashkhis, Arzyabi, Dark, Tasawer, Shunakhtan, Mu'ayena. These words are similar but not exactly the same so it will create misunderstanding in the diction.

Keywords


Didan, Dari language, NSM, semantic primitives, verb

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