Boso Walikan is a Part of Malang

Boso Walikan is a Part of Malang

Malang is one of the big cities that is very unique and diverse. Many cultures were born in this city. Malang is also famous for its typical food and drinks and many people like. In addition to poor food and drinks, it also has unique characteristics, one of which is boso walikan. Boso Walikan is one of the language used a upside down way which is why the language is known as. Boso walikan is a characteristic of the city of Malang, East Java, Indonesia. This language still exists in the midst of Malang Society and is a differentiator from other regions.

The history of boso walikan itself according to historical observers from Malang State University began with the guerrilla period against the Dutch colonialists at that time, precisely during the struggle of the City People's Guerrilla (GRK). At that time the indigenous people used boso walikan as a code language and as their identity. Their fear of Dutch spying became the background for the creation of boso walikan. The figure who became the pioneer of boso walikan was Suyudi Raharno or one of the fighters at that time. 

Boso walikan is more famous among poor young people and its surroundings. You could say this walikan language is a slang in Malang. Basically, the daily language in Malang is Javanese, therefore, this walikan language is more dominant Javanese language that is reversed. Unfortunate people usually use boso walikan to familiarize themselves with fellow Malang people who are not yet known. One example is when friends visit Malang, they will often hear the words "sam" and "umak", these two words are other forms of "mas" and "you" that are commonly used in conversation.

The uniqueness in this boso walikan is that there are several letter formations that cannot be reversed, because it will make it difficult to pronounce, namely the letter NG in a word. If reversed to GN, it can still be said but it is not as easy as pronouncing NG in a word. That is why the word "Malang" when converted to boso walikan becomes "Ngalam" instead of "Gnalam". Not only for "NG" at the end of the word but also in the middle and in front of the word is not reversed.

Boso walikan culture in modern times is more or less influenced by the presence of supporters of the football team from Malang, Aremania. Aremania is one of the biggest and influential supporters in the Indonesian football scene. The influence of Aremania is very extraordinary in the culture of Malang young people, especially in boso walikan. A lot of Aremania's support jargon uses boso walikan. An example is the use of the word "Ongis Nade" or other forms of "Singo Edan" as their nickname.

Here are some of the words commonly used by the Malang people:

·         Mbois                    : keren/ cool

·         Ilakes                     : sekali/ really/so

·         Nganem               : menang/ victory            

·         Umak                    : kamu/ you

·         Ayas                       : saya/ i/me

·         Nawak                  : kawan/ friend/buddy

·         Ladub                    : budal/ go/leave

·         Nuwus                  : suwun/ thanks

·         Nakam                  : makan/ eat

·         Oyi                         : iyo/ yes/yeah

·         Kera                       : arek/ kids/friends

·         Kodew                  : wedok/ girl/women

·         Nganal                  : lanang/ boy/men

·         Tahes                     : sehat/ healthy