| Antsi | |
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| Mag-antsi | |
| Native to | Philippines |
| Region | Zambales, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Angeles City |
Native speakers | 4,200 (2005)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | sgb |
| Glottolog | maga1263 |
The Antsi (Anchi) language or Mag-antsi (also Mag-Anchi Ayta) is a Sambalic language with around 4,200 speakers.[1] It is spoken within Philippine Aeta communities in the Zambal municipalitiesofBotolan, San Marcelino, and Castillejos; in the Tarlaqueño municipalities of Capas and Bamban; in Mabalacat, Pampanga; and in Angeles City. The use of the language is declining as its speakers are shifting to KapampanganorIlocano. The language is mutually intelligible with Mag-Indi Ayta (77%) and Ambala Ayta (65%).[2]
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