English And Gayonese Affixation

Abstract

Thesis study deals with the similarities and differences between English and Gayonese affixes. This study is based on descriptive qualitative design. The data were collected by using documentary technique. The data were then analyzed and compared to find out the similarities and differences between English and Gayonese affixes. The findings showed that there were some similarities and differences of affixation between English and Gayonese. The similarities distinguished into inflection and derivation and the differences, English has two types of affixation : prefix and suffix, whereas Gayonese has three types of affixation: prefix, infix and suffix. In Gayonese, prefix and suffix distinguished as common prefix/suffix and personal prefix/suffix, whereas in English are not. Based on them it implies that the teacher speak English widely by did not forget their native language, so that the students can interpret that language to their ability and they can easily absorb the subject given.