Socio Pragmatic Functions of Pronominal Clitic in Padamara Sasak Language

Abstract

This study aims at elicitating the social and pragmatic function of pro-clitic and post-clitic pronominal clitic in Sasak language. Spoken in Padamara, one of the cores of Sasak community where the cultures and language are practiced. Data were collected through reflection, elicitation and interview with key informants and recording of naturally-occuring conversation with linguistic and socio-pragmatic analysis. The study reveals social and pragmatic functions of clitics with aspect of time, possession, agency and honorific.