An Analysis of Idiomatic Expression In Voice Lines Heroes in Dota 2 Video Game

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  • Ramandhika Aditya Wikarta Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang image/svg+xml
  • Arjulayana Arjulayana Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang image/svg+xml
  • Nargis Nargis Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang image/svg+xml
  • Noor Azlan Ahmad Zanzali Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31000/globish.v14i1.12055

Keywords:

Idiom, Voice lines, Dota 2, Video Game, Contextual Meaning

Abstract

This research analyzes idiomatic expressions in the voice lines of heroes in the video game Dota 2, using Charles Hockett's theory. This research highlights the potential of video games as an effective tool for language learning, offering native English speakers an authentic context to understand and internalize idiomatic expressions. Through qualitative analysis, 50 idiomatic expressions were identified and classified into six categories: Substitutes, Proper Names, Abbreviations, English Phrase Compounds, Allusions, and Slang. Specifically, Substitutes accounted for 8 idioms, Proper Names for 12 idioms, English Phrasal Compounds for 7 idioms, Figures of Speech for 14 idioms, and Slang for 9 idioms, with no examples of Abbreviations. Each idiom's contextual meaning is analyzed, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of their function in the game. The insights gained create an equivalence between digital games and language education, providing valuable implications for gamers and educators or learners in utilising video games for language development.

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Author Biography

  • Noor Azlan Ahmad Zanzali, Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia
    Emeritus Professor of Education

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Published

2025-01-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Globish: English-Indonesian Journal for English Education and Culture

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An Analysis of Idiomatic Expression In Voice Lines Heroes in Dota 2 Video Game. (2025). Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture, 14(1), 96 – 109. https://doi.org/10.31000/globish.v14i1.12055