Words that Should Not be Said in the Aceh Language to Aceh Coastal Communities (Taboo Study)

Muhammad Iqbal, Rostina Taib, Teuku Alamsyah, Dewi Nurmala, Nurrahmah Nurrahmah

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This research employed a qualitative descriptive method because the research was field research using listening techniques and speaking methods. The selected data collection techniques were observations and interviews conducted with informants aged between 30-60 years and participant observation. The research data was in the form of oral data obtained from informants. Data analysis steps were inventorying, inspecting data validity, grouping data, describing data, and concluding. The research results indicate that taboo words in the Acehnese language by the Acehnese coastal communities are forbidden because people believe that it will cause disaster and is also considered rude and impolite; thus, it can offend others, i.e., closely related to the name of the disease, (1) ta'eun 'scabies', (2) nie 'smallpox ', (3) budôk 'leprosy'. Furthermore, animal taboos names: (1) Rimueng 'tiger', (2) gajah 'elephant', (3) tikôh 'rat', and (4) limpeun 'centipede' are also taboo to be spoken. Then, seasonal taboos, the intended season is the season of Rimueng. This season cannot be spoken of; it must be replaced with the season of cabuah.  Pa’ak 'foolishness', aneuk jén 'son of the genie, pantèk mak kah 'your mother's genitals', and lagèe èk leubô 'like assholes' are taboo when it comes to harsh expressions. These four expressions are taboo to utter because they are considered impolite. Commonly, these expressions are used to scold or curse; thus, they certainly will offend and hurt other people.


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Acehnese coastal communities; Acehnese language; taboo words

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