THE ORIGIN OF WORDS IN MALAY LANGUAGEFROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF ETYMOLOGY

Abstract

This study examined the origin of words in Malay from the etymological point of view. The data were taken from the Kamus Dewan Perdana (KDP) published in 2020. KDP was selected the source of the study because the dictionary is a treasure trove of the Malay language and the latest dictionary produced by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. This study focused on five words, namely, the words setanggi, bau, salir, kursus, and kopi. This study will apply the guideline framework devised by Collins (2003). The results show that the five words are borrowed from the Indo-European language family because they have similarities in terms of form and meaning. Research from a historical point of view is also evidence to strengthen the finding that the five words are loanwords. This study is important in providing an explanation of how each loanword is used in the Malay language. The study of etymology contributes to the production of a dictionary focused on the etymology of loanwords in Malay.