Penggunaan Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Gaul di Kalangan Remaja

Language is an important part of human life. Through language, humans can communicate with each other. In addition, language is used to convey ideas, thoughts, opinions, feelings, and thoughts to others. Language also serves as a tool for self-development and interaction with others. A language must have clear meaning so that when communication occurs, there is no misunderstanding in its delivery. Currently, there are several variations of language styles used in society. The existence of these variations is triggered by the rapid development of communication technology. This development has led to different language styles being used by each generation. Each generation has its own used by each generation. Each generation has its own distinctive language style. The use of proper and correct Indonesian is currently shifting and being replaced by slang, so that many people are now accustomed to using slang. This research employs a descriptive analysis and literature review method to examine this linguistic shift. The findings indicate that the high intensity of social media usage accelerates the spread of slang, which potentially diminishes teenagers' formal language skills. Consequently, effective strategies are needed to balance the use of slang as a social dynamic while preserving the Indonesian language as a vital national identity.