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Title STUDY OF CODE-MIXING OF ENGLISH WORDS IN HINDKO COMMUNICATION: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE

Author(s) Raja Mohammad Shoaib Khan

Abstract This study examined the phenomenon of code-mixing of English words in Hindko communication from a sociolinguistic perspective, focusing on the frequency and grammatical categories within the field of linguistics. The study aimed to investigate the frequency of English code-mixing in the communication of Hindko speakers in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. The research employed a mixed method approach based on the theoretical framework proposed by Hoffman (1991) and Muysken's framework. A sample of twenty Hindko speakers was selected, and their use of English code-mixed words was analysed. Data collection involved interviews and observational methods, with considerations for time, gender, and age diversity among the participants. The analysis reveals that Hindko speakers frequently incorporate English words into their daily conversations. The findings of the study show that Hindko speakers frequently use English words into their daily conversations, with a major use of code-mixing involving nouns. However, the integration of English is not limited to nouns alone; speakers also commonly code-mix verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. This pattern of language blending highlights the dynamic nature of language use among Hindko speakers, reflecting both linguistic flexibility and the influence of English in communication. However, due to time constraint, the study did not cover code-mixing involving other languages or include samples from all sectors of daily life. Future research opportunities exist to explore these aspects further and provide a comprehensive understanding of code-mixing in Hindko.

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Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2025-02-05

Subject English Linguistics

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