A Comparative Study Between Terengganu and Kedah Dialect in Malaysia at The Semantic Level

Abstract

This study aims to investigate an analysis for a comparative study between Terengganu and Kedah dialect at the semantic level. This study aims to present the nature of the dialect in Malaysia, Terengganu dialect and Kedah dialect with the theory of contrastive analysis, a comparison between two dialects at the semantic level, and to reveal the similarities and differences between the two dialects. The data was collected by using of primary references from books and secondary references from research and articles published in the peer-reviewed journal. Data and information were then analysed using the contrastive analysis method to discover the similarities and differences of Terengganu and Kedah dialect. The study relies on the contrastive analysis method in preparing this research with the help of primary references from books and secondary references from research and articles published in the peer-reviewed journal. The results shows that there are similarities and differences between the two dialects. In conclusion, the study presented relevant recommendations and suggestions.