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Analysis Of Subjects On Account Upload Instagram Medan Daily Tribun: Lexicography Study Of The Indonesian Language

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Esra Perangin-angin1, *, Ernawati Br Surbakti2, Sri Dinanta Beru Ginting3, Rusda Nita Nelly Manurung4
1Center of Excellence for Language, Literature, and Literacy, Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia
2Teknologi Rekayasa Konstruksi Bangunan Gedung, Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
3Teknologi Rekayasa Jaringan Telekomunikasi, Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
4Kebidanan, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan As Syifa, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: esraperanginangin@unprimdn.ac.id
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Esra Perangin-angin
Available Online 3 January 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-531-7_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
semantic shift; lexicography; media language; acuh; Indonesian language errors
Abstract

This study investigates the semantic misinterpretation of the Indonesian word acuh (“to pay attention”) in digital media, specifically analyzing captions from Tribun Medan Daily’s Instagram account and surveying university students’ understanding. Despite the official KBBI (Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia) definition of acuh as “to care/pay attention,” 61.5% of 208 respondents incorrectly interpreted it as “not care” (tidak peduli). Using a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of Instagram captions and a structured questionnaire, we document this semantic shift and its implications for media literacy. Findings suggest that repeated misuse in mass media reinforces public misunderstanding, creating a gap between prescriptive lexicographic standards and descriptive language use. We recommend editorial training, stricter adherence to KBBI standards, and enhanced language education to preserve semantic accuracy in public communication.

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Proceedings of the 1st International Forum on Psychology, Law, and Education (IFPLE 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
3 January 2026
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978-2-38476-531-7
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2352-5398
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