Form and forming of the eco-lexicons of balinese paon

Abstract

Balinese language is the mother tongue of Balinese ethnic. Balinese language a rich language, therefore it becomes the object of many linguists. This research aims at finding out the Balinese lexicons found in Paon ‘Balinese traditional kitchen', and analyzing the forming forms of the lexicons as found in Balinese traditional kitchen. This is an interdisciplinary research which combine the study of language and ecology. The data were collected by applying observation method through interview and note taking techniques. The analysis was done through applying qualitative method by using the theory of Eco linguistics and morphology. The research shows that the lexicon used in paon are classified into noun, verb and adjective. The forming forms of those lexicons can be categorized into based form, through affixation, compounding and reduplication form.