THE ROLE OF THE SURABAYA JAVANESE DIALECT (SUROBOYOAN DIALECT)

Abstract

Language is the most communication tool for human. Language can express our thought and what in mind. Various language in the world, especially Indonesia. There are many kinds of langauage in Indonesia. Surabaya is the on of the big city in Indonesia. Located in East Java, Surabaya is the capital city and the second largest city in Indonesia. Surabaya have a authenticity langauage and dialect. The language using Javanese but the dialect sounds different with other Javanese language. Surabaya dialect considered harsh and heavy when spoken. this study provide with descriptive qualitative research. The data collection technique was an observation and conversation method. The subject were taken of the people who lived in around researcher. The result shows that the role of Surabaya dialect is very influenced people character and culture. Surabaya people often talking with informal language or called “ngoko” rather than refined speech level “kromo”. Young generation shows their friendships commonly with talking in Surabaya dialect that sounds harsh for other people who not used to listen the sentence. Even though their more often using Surabaya dialect, doesn’t mean that Surabaya resident cannot use Indonesian. They understand very well in Indonesian. Also Surabaya resident looks so proud of their dialect. That prove with there are many digital advertisement, social media accounts, banners, tv shows using Surabaya dialect.