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Ivatan language

Ivatan language is a way of talking that some people use in a certain place called Batanes, which is in the northernmost part of the Philippines. It's like how you talk to your friends, but it's a little different from the way people in other parts of the Philippines speak.

One of the things that make Ivatan language special is that it has its own words that are used only in Batanes. For example, in Ivatan language when they say "thank you," they say "kana," which means the same thing, but it's not the same as what people in other parts of the Philippines might say. This is because Ivatan people have their own ways of doing things and expressing themselves.

Another thing that makes Ivatan language different is the way they say their words. They use a lot of "ng" and "ch" sounds which are not commonly used in other languages in the Philippines. It's like adding a special spice to words to make them taste different.

But don't worry, if you're not from Batanes and you don't know how to speak Ivatan language, you can still communicate with people from Batanes using other languages like Tagalog or English. The important thing is to be respectful of their culture and try to learn more about their language and traditions.