Ambakich

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: aew
Alternate Names: Aion, Porapora
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.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Grass
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).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ambakich
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: East Sepik Province: Angoram District; along the Porapora (Bien) and Keram Rivers.