negasinya

Negasinya is a term encountered in Indonesian linguistics that refers to the noun phrase used to denote the negation of something previously mentioned in discourse. The form is built from the base word negasi (negation) plus the possessive suffix -nya, which signals a reference to a specific thing or proposition in context. As a result, negasinya functions as a referent for the act of denying rather than for the thing being denied.

Etymology and morphology: Negasi comes from the Indonesian word negasi, which is related to negation and denial, and is often linked to European linguistic sources via Indonesian borrowings. The suffix -nya marks possession or reference to something already introduced in the conversation, turning negasi into a noun phrase that can stand in for the negation itself in subsequent talking points.

Usage and notes: In practical terms, negasinya allows a speaker to shift focus from the original claim to its negation. It can appear as a subject or an object within a sentence, helping to discuss the act of negating without repeating the entire proposition. Its use is common in written and spoken Indonesian when evaluating arguments, data, or statements.

Examples:

- Pernyataannya dinilai kuat, negasinya adalah bahwa data tidak mendukung klaim tersebut.

- Peneliti mengemukakan klaim baru, namun negasinya muncul dalam analisis data yang ada.

See also: negasi, bahasa Indonesia, tata bahasa Indonesia.