Ambakich

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
aew
Alternate Names
Aion, Porapora
Population

770 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,970 (2003 SIL).

Location

East Sepik Province.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Grass
Dialects

Northern Ambakich (Antanau), Southern Ambakich.

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Very low vitality. Cultural and social domains. Only adults. Positive attitudes. Interest in language retention. Many parents say they want their children to know Ambakich; however, they often speak Tok Pisin [tpi] to them and to each other. Nearly all also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development
41% of ethnic group (10 years and older) literate in at least 1 language (2000 census).
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ambakich
Other Comments

Christian.