KELAS KATA DALAM BAHASA DAYAK KETUNGAU SESAT

Abstract

Abstract

This research is focused on word class in Dayak’s language of Ketungau Sesat. The
word’s class includes nouns, verbs, adjectives, and also adverbs. Each class of words is
analyzed based on its form, meaning and function. The researcher focuses this research on
the morphological aspects with the problem of the research in the form, meaning and
function of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in the Dayak’s language of Ketungau
Sesat. In this research, the researcher uses qualitative research methods and descriptive
forms. The source of the data in this study is Dayak Ketungau Sesat’s language speech in
the form of a class of words spoken by several informants. The data in this study are word
classes which include form, meaning, and function. The techniques used by the researcher
in data collection are elicitation, proficient, pursuing, face-to-face, and note-taking
techniques. Data collection tools used in this research are interview and writing
instruments, and also voice recorder. Based on the research conducted, the researcher
succeeded in describing the form, meaning and function of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and
adverbs in the Dayak Ketungau Sesat language.
Keywords: Word Class, Dayak’s language of Ketungau Sesat.