Research Article

Women’ Deixis in Trade Interaction of West Sumatra Traditional Market

Table 5

Temporary deixis from traders to women buyers in Pasar Bawah.

(1) Younger buyersBuyers of the same age or older and meaning

Diak/Adiak, Ananda, Dinda,
Sayang, and Mintu
Uni, Tek/Etek, Buk, Mak, Mai, Mandeh, and Bundo
Buk Haji, Rangkayo, Mintuo, Bunda, and Ibunda [respectness and politeness]
(2) Cooperative buyersFussy buyer
Diak/Adiak, Ananda, Dinda
Sayang Minantu, Uni, Buk,
Mandeh, Bundo, Buk Haji,
Rangkayo, Mintuo, and Ibunda
Ananda Sayang, Diak Sayang, Tek/Etek, Mai,
Amai, ...... Sayang, ...... Santiang, and Barau-barau,
Rinuak, Palasik, and Saku Bajaik
[variation of anger level]