Okkots or okkot is an idiom typical to people coming from South Sulawesi, especially from ethnic Makassar and Bugis. It is characterized by unintentionally changing some part of a word in Indonesian during a conversation.[1]
Etymology
editOkkot(s) is derived from the word okko' in Makassar language which literally means "trespassing a dividing line". This term was first introduced in traditional games played by children in South Sulawesi.[1]
Characteristics
editThere are various forms of okkots, some of the most generally occurred are removing the letter "g" in a word that ended with "g" and adding "g" in a word that ended with "n".
Examples:
| Okkot | Indonesian language | English language |
|---|---|---|
| Makang | Makan | Eat |
| Meman | Memang | Indeed |
| Cet | Cek | Check |
| Enapnya makang apa yah, pisan gorem atau ayang? | Enaknya makan apa yah, pisang goreng atau ayam? | Which is better, banana fritters or chicken? |