The use of Malay as a daily spoken language also impacts various fields such as history, religion, business, education, customs, traditions, architecture, literature, writing, as well as art and culture.
[9] Based on historical evidence that has been found, such as inscriptions discovered in Jambi, Palembang, and Bangka, it can be concluded that the Malay language, which has long been used in Indonesia, especially in Sumatra, was prevalent in a major influential kingdom at that time.
Jambi Malay has nine prefixes, namely pa- , paN- , ma- , maN- , ba- , sa- , ta- , di- , and ka- , in which the standard Indonesian equivalents are pe- , peN- , me- , meN- , ber- , sa- , ta- , di- , and ka- respectively.
For example: The prefix ma- in the morphological processes of Jambi Malay functions as a verb-forming affix and signifies 'to do' or 'to perform'.
For example: The prefix sa- in the morphological process of Jambi Malay functions as a noun-forming element and means 'one, whole, or same.
For example: The prefix ta- in the morphological process of Jambi Malay functions as a verb-forming element and means 'unintentionally or able to.
For example: The prefix di- in the morphological process of Jambi Malay functions as a verb-forming element and means 'to perform an action'.
For example: The suffix -an in the morphological process of Jambi Malay functions as a nominalizer and means 'place, tool, or result.
[28] Full reduplication in Jambi Malay can involve nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, numerals, and adverbs.
Fully reduplicated words formed from nouns in the morphological process of Jambi Malay signify plural markers.
For example: Fully reduplicated words formed from adjectives in the morphological process of Jambi Malay have the meaning of frequent or indicate plurality.
For example: Fully reduplicated words formed from pronouns in the morphological process of Jambi Malay indicate plurality or frequency.
For example: Fully reduplicated words formed from numerals in the morphological process of Jambi Malay have the meanings of 'each' or indicate 'details'.
For example: Fully reduplicated words formed from adverbs in the morphological process of Jambi Malay indicate quality markers.
Partial reduplication in the morphological process of Jambi Malay can occur with nouns, verbs, adjectives, numerals, and adverbs.
Partial reduplication formed from nouns in the morphological process of Jambi Malay signifies plural markers.
For example: Partial reduplication formed from verbs in the morphological process of Jambi Malay signifies plural markers or lack of direction.
For example: Partial reduplication formed from numerals in the morphological process of Jambi Malay is not commonly found.
For example Partial reduplication originating from adverbs in the morphological process of Jambi Malay is also not commonly found.
For example: Sound change reduplication in the morphological process of Jambi Malay occurs in nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
For example: Sound change reduplication originating from adjectives in the morphological process of Jambi Malay signifies quality markers or lack of direction.
[39] In Jambi, Jawi held a significant place in administrative and literary functions, reflecting the deep-rooted Islamic and Malay cultural heritage.
However, the use of Jawi in Jambi has declined significantly due to the introduction of the Latin script by the Dutch during the colonial period.
Seloko contains a set of norms that regulate the daily lives of its community members, with rules that, if violated, can lead to sanctions.
[42] Besides containing norms with corresponding sanctions for violations, Seloko also includes advice and messages intended to guide community members towards safety in their social interactions and daily lives.
These norms and pieces of advice are conveyed through expressions in the form of proverbs, pantuns (traditional Malay poetry), or aphorisms.
[43] A Penyeloko typically uses steady rhyme and meter in delivering their Seloko, making it engaging and keeping the listeners interested.
This information aims to ensure steadfastness and focus in carrying out fasting during the month of Ramadan and to avoid disturbances in the mind.
It is advisable to forgive each other before the fasting month begins to erase sins committed in the past, whether intentional or unintentional.
What are the signs of civilized people Work hard and enjoy reading the Koran The pantun above also explains the value of religious character education.