Usage Note
Ita is a term historically used to refer to the Aeta, an indigenous Negrito people of the Philippines, but it is now widely regarded as pejorative and disrespectful. The preferred self-designation is Aeta or the specific group name, and learners should avoid Ita in contemporary usage.
Examples
" Hindi na ginagamit ang salitang Ita. "
Natural Translation
The word Ita is no longer used.
Literal Translation
Not anymore used the word Ita.
" Ang Ita ay nakatira sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
The Aeta lives in the mountain.
Literal Translation
The Aeta is living in-the mountain.
" Itinuro ng guro na mas magalang gamitin ang katawagang Aeta kaysa Ita, na itinuturing nang nakakasakit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher taught that it is more respectful to use the term Aeta rather than Ita, which is now considered offensive.
Literal Translation
Taught of-the teacher that more respectful to-use the term Aeta than Ita, that is-considered already offensive now.
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