Representasi Ilokusi dalam Tradisi Mangupa pada Horja Godang Etnis Batak Angkola: Telaah Pragmatik

Authors

  • Dewes Agustina Naibaho Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Warisman Sinaga Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Jekmen Sinulingga Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Flansius Tampubolon Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Asriaty r Purba Universitas Sumatera Utara

Keywords:

Mangupa, illocutionary speech acts, Horja Godang, Batak Angkola, pragmatics, oral tradition

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the representation of illocutionary speech acts in the Mangupa tradition during the Horja Godang ceremony of the Batak Angkola community. Mangupa is a verbal expression of blessings and hopes delivered by traditional leaders within the sacred context of customary rituals. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing observation, interviews, and documentation methods. Data analysis is based on Searle's theory of illocutionary acts, which includes five categories: representative, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. The findings show that the utterances in Mangupa contain various types of illocutionary acts functioning to guide, bless, and affirm social status within the community. These utterances not only carry linguistic meaning but also hold social and cultural power that reinforces the value system of the Batak Angkola people. Furthermore, the structure of Mangupa utterances is highly influenced by customary norms and the Dalihan Na Tolu principle. This study confirms that the Mangupa tradition is a complex form of indigenous communication practice that embodies noble values. It contributes to the development of culturally-based pragmatic studies and supports the preservation of Indonesia’s oral cultural heritage.

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Published

2026-06-29

How to Cite

Agustina Naibaho, D., Sinaga, W., Sinulingga, J., Tampubolon, F., & Purba, A. r. (2026). Representasi Ilokusi dalam Tradisi Mangupa pada Horja Godang Etnis Batak Angkola: Telaah Pragmatik. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa, 15(1), 118–129. Retrieved from https://journal.upgripnk.ac.id/index.php/bahasa/article/view/10904

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa

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