Abstract :
Direct speech acts and indirect speech acts are important aspects that are used
in buying and selling activities in the market of the Grand Laks of Aikmel subdistrict.
Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the use of direct speech acts and indirect
speech acts spoken by traders and buyersso that the purpose of and selling is
achieved. This study aims to describe the form and purpose of direct speech acts and
indirect speech acts and in the market of the lak lenek sub-district of Aikmel district.
Research on direct speech acts in the and indirect speech acts in the market of
Selak Lenek in Aikmel subdistrict is a descriptive study using qualitative descriptive
methods. In obtaining data the researcher uses the technique to see with advanced
techniques, namely record and note. After the data was obtained the researcher
analyzed it using the matching method. Based on the results of research in the field
researchers obtained 78 direct speech data and 38 indirect speech acts, in this study
researchers also discussed the intent and indirect speech acts.
Keywords : direct speech acts and indirect speech acts