Comparing Basic Words and Using Lexicostatistics to Identify Language Connections among Indonesian, Dayak Ngaju, and Javanese

Authors

  • Tri Aprilia Suciati University of Palangka Raya
  • Imam Qalyubi Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya
  • Misrita Universitas Palangka Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61672/eji.v10i1.3010

Keywords:

Indonesian, Dayak Ngaju, Banjar Kuala, Language kinship

Abstract

This study discusses the degree of kinship between Indonesian, Dayak Ngaju, and Javanese languages using a lexicostatistical approach. This method is employed to determine the linguistic relationships based on the number of basic vocabulary items that share similarities in form and meaning. Based on data from 15 glosses, the results show a 100% cognate rate among the three languages, indicating a strong historical connection as part of the Austronesian language family.

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Published

2026-01-10

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics

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Copyright (c) 2026 Tri Aprilia Suciati, Imam Qalyubi, Misrita

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How to Cite

Comparing Basic Words and Using Lexicostatistics to Identify Language Connections among Indonesian, Dayak Ngaju, and Javanese. (2026). EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics, 10(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.61672/eji.v10i1.3010