The Differences of Dialect in Lamongan; between Kalitengah and

Pacirans Language Based On Words

Introduction
Peoples attitude toward a language are different, it is known as variety of language.
People should have different accent and dialect even though they speak in the same
language, such as Javanese Language. Where accent refers to the sound a speaker makes,
and dialect covers the word choices. The difference between one accent and dialect can be
shown when we compare one speaker to another speaker in other region, and this issue also
associated with the geographic distribution.
(Wardaugh 2002: 43-49) distinguishes dialect into two types: regional dialect and
social dialect. Regional dialect is the distinctive variety of local colorings in the language
which we notice as we move from one location to another. On the other hand, social dialect
refers to differences in speech associated with the various social groups or classes. Thus,
regional dialects are geographically based, while social dialects originate among social
groups and are related to a variety factor, the principal ones apparently being social class,
religion, and ethnicity (Wardaugh, 2002:49). In this study, the author focuses more on the
dialect geography which consequently relates to geography of certain place and also
boundaries of three main regions. Dialect geography is the term used to describe attempts
made to map the distributions of various linguistic features so as to show their geographical
provenance (Wardhaugh, 2002: 45).
Lamongan's Javanese dialect is interesting and unique to be analyzed because there
are different sound and languages of the same word between Kalitengah's dialect and
Paciran's dialects if it is compared with Javanese dictionaries. Something that makes
Lamongan's Javanese dialect is interesting and unique to be analyzed because there are
phenomenon found is an example of regional variety or dialect related to geographical
factors.

Methodology

The location which the author chose to do a research was in Lamongan since I have
been living in Kalitengah and I was school in Paciran, which could help for collect the data
easier from the respondents. The regions chosen are Kalitengah and Paciran.
The first data collection phase focused on the attitudes and perceptions of the speakers
and their ability to use at least one accent or dialect in Kalitengah and Paciran. Each person
was asked about the way they use their accent or dialect.
Those written dialogue was given by using SMS, Facebook and direct meeting. The
data also collected by using video or voice recorder to make the informants comfortable and
easy to analyzed. Beside of the data collected from informants, it was also collected by
browsing internet and books.

Data
DIFFERENCES DIALECTAL WORDS BETWEEN KALITENGAH AND PACIRAN
No.

Pacirans Language

Kalitengahs Language

Meaning

1.

Tamak

Mulai

Start

2.

Kambus

Ambu

Smell

3.

Ngosek

Kakean Tingkah

Many Action

4.

Bonake

Koyoke

Possible

5.

Njongok

Lungguh

Sit

6.

Sesuk

Mene

Tomorrow

7.

Barat

Angin

Wind

8.

Gendul

Botol

Bottle

9.

Buwek

Kaos Kaki

Socks

10

Nek

Lek

If

11.

Mbaturi

Ngancani

Accompany

12.

Cicir, Ceblok

Lugur, Tibo

Fall

Analysis