The Use of Honorific in English and Mamujunese Language: A Comparative Study

The aims of this research is to show the honorific in Mamujunese and to analyze the use of Honorific in English and Mamujunese languages with special reference to Mamuju dialect. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research were taken from the spoken language from everyday conversation used by native speakers in Mamujunese language. The collected data were categorized, compared, and made conclusions. From the data, the writer analyzed three interviews in Youtube videos and conversations of Mamujunese dialect and found different honorifics in use. It was found that the English language, especially in English, tends to use honorifics related to the title of generic and occupation while Mamujunese refers to the hierarchical form and tends to highlight the social status to respect.