Ayta, Mag-antsi

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
sgb
Alternate Names
Anchi, Antsi, Mag-Anchi Ayta, Mag-Anchi Sambal
Autonym
Ayta Mag-Antsi
User Population

8,200 (1992 SIL).

Location

Central Luzon region: Pampanga province, Angeles City, Mabalacat City, Porac municipality; Tarlac province, Bamban and Capas municipalities; Zambales province, Olongapo City, Castillejos and San Marcelino municipalities.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central Luzon, Sambalic
Dialects

None known. 77% intelligibility of Mag-Indi Ayta [blx], 65% of Ambala Ayta [abc], 46% of Kapampangan [pam]. Lexical similarity: 76% with Botolan Sambal [sbl], 50% with Filipino [fil], 46% with Kapampangan.

Language Use

Children in some communities shifting to Kapampangan [pam] (2020 SIL). Some young people, all adults. Also use Kapampangan [pam].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Literacy rate in L2: 10%. Taught in many primary schools in grades 1–3 and as subject thereafter. Literature. Dictionary. NT: 2006.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ayta, Mag-antsi
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

People scattered due to Mount Pinatubo eruption.