The Meaning Difference of Lexicon “Sakit” in Bimanese: A Semantic Perspective

Abstract

The current study attempts to describe the lexicon “sakit” in Bimanese
used by Mbojo ethnic group in daily communication and analyze the
meaning difference from the semantic perspective. The research applied
descriptive qualitative method of analysis and the data were collected
by using fishbowl, recording, and note taking technique. Based on the
data analysis the findings reveal that thirteen lexicons “sakit“ are used
by Mbojo ethnic group in daily communication including supu [supu],
hengge [hengge], sari’i [sari’i], rambo [rambo], mbalo [mbalo],
mancoro [mancoro], kantero [kantero], duha [duha], pili [pili], ngelu
[ngelu], ncara oi [ncara ᴐwi], mbowi [mb ᴐwi] and winte [winte].