Perkembangan Bahasa Indonesia

Summary

This video explores the historical development, status, and functions of the Indonesian language. It traces its origins from Malay, its evolution as a lingua franca across the archipelago, and its formal recognition as the national and official language following the 1928 Youth Pledge. The script highlights how Bahasa Indonesia serves as a unifying force across diverse cultures, plays a crucial role in governance, education, and national identity, and functions as a symbol of national pride and unity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bahasa Indonesia originated from Malay, which was spoken primarily in Sumatra and Malaysia.
• 😀 In 1928, only 4.9% of Indonesia's population spoke Malay, with Javanese and Sundanese being more widely spoken.
• 😀 The development of Bahasa Indonesia involved both natural evolution and planned institutional development.
• 😀 Malay spread throughout the Nusantara alongside the spread of Islam, making it widely accepted as a lingua franca.
• 😀 Bahasa Indonesia became the official language after the Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge) in 1928, uniting Indonesians across ethnicities.
• 😀 The language was further formalized as the national language in the 1945 Indonesian Constitution.
• 😀 Bahasa Indonesia functions as a symbol of national pride and unity, representing a collective national identity.
• 😀 As the national language, Bahasa Indonesia serves as a unifying tool for diverse ethnic groups, regions, and cultures in Indonesia.
• 😀 As the state language, Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of government and is used in education and national development.
• 😀 The functions of Bahasa Indonesia as a state language include being the medium of instruction, official communication, and cultural development.

Q & A

What is the origin of the Indonesian language?

The Indonesian language originated from the Malay language, which was originally spoken in the Malay Archipelago, particularly in parts of Sumatra and Malaysia.

How was the development of the Indonesian language described in the transcript?

The development of the Indonesian language is described in two ways: 'berkembang' (natural development) and 'dikembangkan' (planned development). 'Berkembang' refers to the language evolving naturally in line with the times, while 'dikembangkan' refers to the language being systematically promoted by official institutions.

What historical context contributed to the spread of the Malay language across the archipelago?

The spread of the Malay language across the Nusantara (Indonesian archipelago) was closely linked to the spread of Islam and its adoption as a lingua franca for communication between different ethnic groups, traders, and kingdoms.

How many languages were spoken in Indonesia at the time, and what was the status of Malay?

At the time, there were 360 regional languages spoken in Indonesia, with Malay emerging as a lingua franca. However, it was not yet widely used as a mother tongue by many, as regional languages were still predominant.

What event officially established the Malay language as the basis for the Indonesian language?

The official recognition of Malay as the basis for the Indonesian language occurred during the Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda) on October 28, 1928.

What were the three main factors that contributed to the acceptance of Malay as the basis for Indonesian?

The three main factors were: 1) the widespread use of Malay, 2) the use of Malay in literature, and 3) the role of Malay in newspapers and written communication.

What is the role of the Indonesian language as the national language?

As the national language, Indonesian serves as a symbol of national pride and unity, helping to connect the diverse peoples of the nation.

How does the Indonesian language function as the official state language?

As the official language of the state, Indonesian is used in government, law, and official communications, as well as in education and national planning.

What are the four functions of the Indonesian language as a national language?

The four functions of Indonesian as a national language are: 1) as a source of national pride, 2) as a symbol of national identity, 3) as a unifying tool for diverse ethnic groups, and 4) as a means of communication across regions and cultures.

What are the four functions of the Indonesian language as a state language?

The four functions of Indonesian as a state language are: 1) as an official language of government, 2) as the language of instruction in education, 3) as a tool for national development and planning, and 4) as a means of promoting and developing culture.