Bats

A language of Georgia

ISO 639: bbl
Alternate Names: Bac, Batsaw, Batsba, Batsbi, Batsbiitsy, Batsi, Tsova-Tush, Tush
Population: 600 (Hauk and Rentz 2019). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Gippert et al 2006).
Location:: Kakheti region: Akhmeta district, Zemo-Alvani (Upper Alvani).
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Nakh-Daghestanian, Nakh, Batsi
Language Use: Modern Bats heavily influenced by Georgian [kat]. Traditional Bats perhaps known by a few elders (Salminen 2007). Few domains. Adults only. Neutral attitudes. All shifting to Georgian [kat].
Language Development: Georgian [kat] is literary language. Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bats
Writing: Georgian (Mkhedruli and Mtavruli) script [Geor].
Other Comments: Traditional territory and way of life. Christian.

Location: Kakheti region: Akhmeta district, Zemo-Alvani (Upper Alvani).