Adasen

TIU

developing

Alternate Names: Addasen, Addasen Tinguian, Itneg Adasen

Dialects: Eastern Addasen, Western Addasen. Comprehension of Isnag , 74%.

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Philippine
Northern Luzon
Northern Cordilleran
Cagayan Valley
Isnag

Demographics: 4,000 ( NTM). Ethnic population: 5,720.

Language Use: Young people tend to prefer Ilocano [ilo] (Wurm 2007). Some domains. Young adults and older. Mildly positive attitudes. High proficiency in Ilocano [ilo] (among the young in most key domains).

Language Development: NT: 1990.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Philippines