Ambakich
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Aion, Porapora
User Population
770 (Potter et al 2008). Ethnic population: 1,970 (Potter et al 2008).
Location
East Sepik Province: Angoram District; along the Porapora (Bien) and Keram Rivers.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Dialects
Northern Ambakich (Antanau), Southern Ambakich. Mutually intelligible dialects.
Typology
SOV.
Language Use
Mixed use with Tok Pisin [tpi] in home, community. Adults only. Positive attitudes. Interest in language retention with many parents saying they want their children to know Ambakich; however, they often speak Tok Pisin [tpi] to them and to each other instead (Potter et al 2008). Shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Potter et al 2008).
Language Development
41% of ethnic group (10 years and older) literate in at least 1 language (2000 census).
Christian, traditional religion.