The model of conversation in the ceremonial Marunjuk in Batak Toba: The study of pragmatics

Abstract

The research entitled "the model of conversation in the marunjuk ceremony in Batak Toba: the study of pragmatics," reviews the marhusip, marpudun saut and marunjuk custom. The formulation of the problem in this research is a model of conversation discussed in the marunjuk ceremony in Batak Toba. And how does a conversation mean in the marunjuk ceremony in Batak Toba? The purpose of this research was to know the form of conversation following the language and meaning of the conversation in the custom model marunjuk in Batak Toba. The benefits of this research are to preserve the conversational model of marunjuk ceremony and add a reference as the study of national culture. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through an obsevation, interview, and literature study. Based on the explanation, this study is about marhusip (discussing the plan of an engagement of the couple) and marpudunsaut or marhata sinamot (negotiating the dowry money of the couple). The custom of marunjuk consists of two parts: 1) dialap jual (party on the woman's side) and 2) ditaruhon jual (party on the man's side).