8.4. Grammar Focus
Loanwords (kata pinjaman/serapan)
The Indonesian language has assimilated thousands of words from diverse linguistic sources. Among these loanwords, prominent influences are evident in languages such as Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, English, and Japanese. Notably, the article on “dangdut koplo” and its effect on Javanese language revitalization extensively employs English loanwords, particularly to explore the genre’s connection with social media and the practice of translanguaging in the captivating songs that resonate with the youth in Java.
The incorporation of loanwords into Indonesian can take different forms. At times, these words are absorbed seamlessly without any alterations in meaning or spelling. However, on other occasions, the meanings might undergo slight or profound changes, adapting to the phonetic rules of the Indonesian language. The pronunciation of these loanwords typically adheres to the phonetic guidelines governing Indonesian speech.
I. Examine the article to discover the various patterns of English word adoption into Indonesian. Click the following link to complete the table.
Table of Indonesian loan words (PDF)
Answer Key Table of Indonesian loan words (PDF)
