Ati
Áti with stress marks
ethnolinguistic group in Panay
Usage Note
Ati is the proper ethnonym for one of the indigenous Negrito peoples of the Philippines, primarily found in Panay island. They are closely associated with the Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan, and are recognized as among the original inhabitants of the Philippine archipelago; the term should always be used respectfully.
Examples
" Taga-Panay ang mga Ati. "
Natural Translation
The Ati are from Panay.
Literal Translation
From-Panay the Ati.
" Ang mga Ati ay kinikilala bilang mga katutubo ng Panay. "
Natural Translation
The Ati are recognized as indigenous peoples of Panay.
Literal Translation
The Ati are recognized as the indigenous of Panay.
" Tuwing Enero, ipinagdiriwang ang Ati-Atihan upang parangalan ang mga Ati na itinuturing na orihinal na naninirahan sa Panay. "
Natural Translation
Every January, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated to honor the Ati, who are regarded as the original inhabitants of Panay.
Literal Translation
Every January celebrated the Ati-Atihan to honor the Ati who regarded as original inhabitants in Panay.
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