Abstract
ABSTRAK
 
 This research aims at: (1) Identifying and classifying types of taboo words in Kombi District, Minahasa Regency. (2) Knowing the function of people using taboo words in Kombi District, Minahasa Regency. This research uses qualitative research. The subjects in this study were 15 adults aged at least 20-60 years in Kombi District, especially in the villages where the research was conducted, namely in Lalumpe, Ranowangko, Rerer, Makalisung, and Kalawiran villages. And the main instrument in this research is the researcher himself, using the Technique of Observation, Interview, Documentation, and Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using sociolinguistics analysis.
 Research result: (1) Types of taboo words in Kombi District, Minahasa Regency have 30 types of taboo words that are still remembered and used by several people in villages in Kombi District. (2) The functions of taboo words in Kombi District, Minahasa Regency include an expression of annoyance, as an emotional outlet, and also as an expression of greeting to friends or relatives who are already familiar (for some people).
Highlights
(2) The functions of taboo words in Kombi District, Minahasa Regency includes an expression of annoyance, as an emotional outlet, and as an expression of greeting to friends or relatives who are already familiar
Related to the problems raised in this paper, regarding "Sociolinguistic Analysis of Taboo Words in Minahasa Regency, Kombi District" so in this study the researchers used descriptive qualitative research methods with a sociolinguistic approach as a reference or reference in field research
Based on the results of research and discussion, it can be concluded that Kombi District has words, terms, phrases, and expressions that can be categorized as taboo
Summary
The first is the mother tongue, second is national language. Many people and most of the people in Indonesia are able to speak in two languages: what are the languages? This happens because Indonesia has many diverse cultural and linguistic variations. (Gerungan, Olii & Andries, 2021: 61). Humans have always lived side by side. They have to interact with each other to fulfill their needs. Language is very important in human life. Hertzler, (1965:60) as cited in (Lumedang, Samola & Kumayas, 2020:118) stated that, language is the primary instrument for communication; as such it is always social in its nature
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