Using the Theory of Conceptual Metaphor to Understand Utterance Metaphorical in English Version of Surah An-Nisa

  • Usmala Dewi Siregar Postgraduate Program in Linguistics, Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Syahron Lubis Postgraduate Program in Linguistics, Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Khairina Nasution Postgraduate Program in Linguistics, Universitas Sumatera Utara
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22225/jr.7.1.2884.19-24
Keywords: Conceptual Metaphor, Lakoff and Johnson 1980, Surah An-Nisa English Version

Abstract

This study discusses the results of the analysis performed to determine the meaning of the metaphor in the Surah An-Nisa English version. This study is carried by applying a systematic method. Through the observation method followed by the note-taking technique, researchers identified the Quran Surah An-Nisa English Version 176 verses to find metaphors and analyzed the data with understanding the meaning of each utterance that appeared by finding keywords from the source domain of the lexicon and the target domain in one metaphorical. The results of data analysis were presented through formal and informal methods. The findings are abstract meaning that are constructed more concrete by God as guidance to humans through metaphorical utterances. The implication of this study helps people to understand the messages of the verse in the Quran, especially the Surah An-Nisa.

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Published
2021-04-30
How to Cite
Siregar, U. D., Lubis, S., & Nasution, K. (2021). Using the Theory of Conceptual Metaphor to Understand Utterance Metaphorical in English Version of Surah An-Nisa. RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa, 7(1), 19-24. https://doi.org/10.22225/jr.7.1.2884.19-24
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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): April
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