Bahasa Umpatan Pada Film Al-KhallᾹṭ + (Kajian Sosiolinguistik)

Abstract

This study discusses swearing in the film Al-Khallāṭ+ with a sociolinguistic approach with the aim of exploring the forms and functions of swearing with detailed descriptions, as well as explaining the relationship between the use of swearing in the film and the social conditions of society. Data were obtained from the dialogues of the characters in the first story of the film broadcast on the Netflix platform, using a qualitative descriptive research method of literature study. The analysis was carried out using the sociolinguistic theory proposed by Wijana and Rohmadi to classify the forms of swearing based on lingual units (words, phrases, and clauses) and their references (circumstances, animals, professions, etc.), as well as the sociolinguistic theory proposed by Andersson & Trudgill to identify the functions of swearing (expletive, abusive, humorous, auxiliary swearing). The results of the study showed that there were 57 varied swearing data, among which the dominant form was in the form of clauses and functioned as spontaneous emotional expressions (expletive swearing) and insults (abusive swearing). This study concludes that the swearing language in the film Al-Khallāṭ+ is not only a crude expression, but also reflects the social conditions, emotions, and cultural dynamics of contemporary Arab society after the Arab Spring (2011).