Tindak Tutur Permintaan Percakapan Siswa Dalam Bahasa Nias Di Lingkungan Sekolah: Kajian Pragmatik

Abstract

This study examines request speech acts in Nias-language conversations among students at SMP Negeri 1 Luahagundre Maniamolo. The aim of the study was to describe the types and functions of request speech acts used by students in everyday conversation. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method with a pragmatic approach. Data were obtained through listening, recording, and note-taking techniques, then analyzed using referential and pragmatic equivalent methods. The results showed that students used request speech acts both directly and indirectly. Direct requests are used when the speaker explicitly conveys an intention, while indirect requests contain an implied meaning and require contextual interpretation. The functions of request speech acts identified include asking, ordering, inviting, prohibiting, and reminding. This research contributes to the preservation of regional languages and enriches the study of pragmatics, particularly in the realm of education and student communication in the school environment.