The Types of Code Mixing in Balinese Language Used by Teenager in Bengkel Village

Kadek Yudi Krisnayana Saputra; I Nyoman Adi Jaya Putra; Dewa Putu Ramendra

doi:10.55606/jupensi.v6i1.7173

Authors

Kadek Yudi Krisnayana Saputra Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
I Nyoman Adi Jaya Putra Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Dewa Putu Ramendra Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jupensi.v6i1.7173

Keywords:

Balinese Language, Code-mixing, Communication, Multilingualism, Sociolinguistics

Abstract

This study investigates the types and causes of code-mixing used by teenagers in Bengkel Village when speaking Balinese within a multilingual context. The research is grounded in the sociolinguistic reality that Balinese, Indonesian, and English coexist in daily communication, particularly among younger speakers. The objective of this study is to identify the dominant types of code-mixing and to analyze the underlying factors influencing its use. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, using observation and interviews with five participants. The data were analyzed based on Muysken’s (2000) classification of code-mixing, which includes insertion, alternation, and congruent lexicalization. The findings reveal that all three types are present, with insertion emerging as the most dominant form, followed by alternation and congruent lexicalization. This indicates that speakers tend to maintain a primary grammatical structure while embedding lexical elements from other languages. Furthermore, the study identifies several interconnected causes of code-mixing, including linguistic limitations, habitual use and language environment, social identity and group solidarity, communicative purposes, and situational factors. These findings demonstrate that code-mixing is not random but serves functional and social purposes in communication. The study implies that while code-mixing reflects linguistic flexibility and adaptability, it also highlights the need to maintain the use of Balinese as a marker of local identity. Overall, this research contributes to understanding multilingual practices among teenagers and emphasizes the dynamic interaction between language, culture, and communication.

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