The Personal Pronouns of the Terengganu Dialect: A Geolinguistics Analysis

(Kata Ganti Nama Dialek Melayu Terengganu: Analisis Geolinguistik)

  • Nor Hashimah Jalaluddin Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Wan Athirah Adilah Wan Halim Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, Univeristi Kebangsaan Malaysia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the distribution of Terengganu dialect personal pronouns that based on fieldwork. This study tries to fulfill the gap of the previous study by giving the full description of this personal pronouns found in Terengganu. This effort will contribute to the Malay dialect heritage by providing the comprehensive description on pronouns. One interesting fact is that this study accommodates GIS software that can synergized both linguistics and non-linguistics factor in describing its distribution. This study involves 500 respondents comprising of old, adult and adolescents. They were asked to fill in the questionnaires and being interviewed for the correct pronunciation. All data have been transcribed and processed in MsExcel before being applied to GIS for the map. The findings show that there is an influence form the Kelantan dialect in Terengganu. In addition there is a unique pattern in these pronouns used in Hulu Terengganu. The map with choropleth has succeeded produce a clear isogloss regarding these pronouns distribution. The application of GIS has given a positive impact on the dialect study and hence make the study more dynamic and scientific.


Keywords: Terengganu dialect, pronouns, choropleth, heritage, geolinguistics

Author Biography

Nor Hashimah Jalaluddin, Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Pusat Penyelidikan Kelestarian Sains Bahasa, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

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Published
2021-06-01
How to Cite
JALALUDDIN, Nor Hashimah; WAN HALIM, Wan Athirah Adilah. The Personal Pronouns of the Terengganu Dialect: A Geolinguistics Analysis. Jurnal Bahasa, [S.l.], v. 21, n. 1, p. 67-88, june 2021. ISSN 2462-1889. Available at: <http://jurnal.dbp.my/index.php/jurnalbahasa/article/view/8121>. Date accessed: 03 feb. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.37052/jb21(1)no4.