Malang, Suaragong – Is “Gaes” the universal slang greeting? Who doesn’t know this greeting? “Gaes” became popular among people, especially the young generation. The word “Gaes” is often used in daily conversation, both online and offline.
The origin of the word “gaes” is still unknown. There are several theories, one of the most popular being that it comes from the word “guys”. The word “guys” in English means “friends” or “people”.
The word “guys” then changed into “gaes” in Indonesian, most likely because it is easier to pronounce and more familiar. It also gained popularity after being widely used by YouTubers and social media influencers.
“Gaes” first appeared on social media, especially on the YouTube platform. Young YouTubers often use this greeting to say hello to their audience, to make it fun and chill. The use of “gaes” grew in popularity and spread to other social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok.
More than just a greeting, “gaes” has become a symbol of the hits culture of the young generation. It shows closeness of friendship. “Gaes” is used to build online communities, strengthen relationships between individuals, and show a sense of solidarity.
The use of the “gaes” greeting has several functions :
1. it is used to show familiarity and friendship.
2. “gaes” can be used to attract the attention of others in a conversation.
3. this greeting can be used to show respect to others.
But the “gaes” greeting is not always appropriate in all situations. In some formal situations, such as when talking to an older person or in an official event, it may be considered impolite.
So, it is important to consider the situation and context before using the greeting “gaes”.
Nevertheless, now “gaes” is an universal slang of Indonesian popular culture and shows how language continues to evolve and adapt to the times.
In conclusion, “gaes” is a popular slang greeting that has various functions. The use of this greeting needs to be adjusted to the situation and context so as not to be considered impolite. (Rfr/Cls).
