CODE MIXING

CODE MIXING

1. Features of Code-Mixing

   • Code-mixing takes place at lexical level.
   • It shows that our different moods make us use different code-mixed word.
   • If the speaker is speaking his mother tongue in that case also he can use code-mixing words to emphasize a particular point.
   • There code-mixing shows their background, identity, behaviour, status, culture and educational background.
   • Code-mixing is not only done by common bilingual people but it is sometimes deliberately used by educated people.
   • We can communicate in any language.
   • Code-mixing is a result of bilingualism and multilingualism.

2. There are different reasons of code-mixing.

   • Restricted Vocabulary
     • Do not have an appropriate word to express in that language.
   • Stressful Situation
     • When the speaker is upset, tired or in a stressful situation, uses code mixed variety
   • Habitual Expression
     • Many people often mix some words or expressions from another language out of habit.
   • To Convey Special Attitude /Emotion
     • To convey happiness, sorrow, love, anger, regret, we become emotional and have a particular emotion which results into code mixed variety.
   • Mood of the Speaker
     • The bilingual speaker knows both the languages, but his/her mood decides his/her choice of language.
   • Identity Marker
     • The identity marker is a kind of identity of a person.
   • Profession
     • A particular person in relation to the society or class in which he works
   • To Show Respect and Relation
     • The suffixes like 'ji' are generally, used in Hindi to show respect.
   • To Criticise
     • Words are very often used to criticize a human being or the society.