From Expression to Connection: Decoding Sana All’s Linguistic Meanings in Communication Context
Tong Kabenbelan Dangalao
Discipline: Linguistics
Abstract:
Every age group and generation uses different lingo, jargon, and
forms of communication in casual conversations. These lingos could be
introduced by the fashions, significant events, radio shows, movies, TV
shows, songs, and literature of their time, among many other devices.
Additionally, technology has changed some words, adding new ones
that are more inventive and simpler to type.
The study aimed to analyze the linguistic meaning of "Sana All" used
by the Grade 11 Senior High School students in Cotabato City National
High School – Annex (Buaya-Buaya Site). Colaizzi’s phenomenological
method of inquiry was employed in this study. The researcher utilized
the Focal Group Discussion (FGD) in gathering data.
The study's findings revealed that the phrase "Sana All" is used by
student participants in Social Media, School, Home, and the Real World.
The phrase connotes admiration, appreciation, wishing for something
to happen, and strengthening relationships with others. Various meanings were generated depending on the communication setting.
The researcher concluded that students use the phrase "Sana All" in
various communication settings. They use this phrase when wishing,
admiring, appreciating, and strengthening relationships with others.
Finally, the researcher produced a linguistic concept on the teaching
strategies on pragmatics and semantics where the teacher can adopt
the trendy phrase to be included when teaching the linguistic concept
of pragmatics and semantics.
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