Literal question
H13. Language/Dialect Generally Spoken
What is the language/dialect generally spoken at home by members of this household?
___ Enter code
01 Tagalog
02 Cebuano
03 Hiligaynon
04 Ilocano
05 Ibanag
06 Pampango
07 Pangasinan
08 Waray
09 Bicol
10 Maguindanao
11 Maranao
12 Tausug
__ Others, specify
Interviewer instructions
H13 Language/Dialect Generally Spoken
Language/dialect generally spoken at home provides a measure of the linguistic homogeneity or difference in the population. It can also be used to measure the extent of actual use of the language/dialect within a household.
Ask the question in H13, "What is the language/dialect generally spoken at home by members of this household?"
The languages/dialects and their corresponding codes are printed in the frame. If it is not among the pre-coded answers, write the language/dialect on the space provided.
If two or more languages/dialects are spoken in the household, enter the code for the language/dialect which is commonly spoken by majority of the household members.
Note that "Visaya" is not a dialect. Inquire if it is Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Cebuano, Waray, etc.,
Illustration 8.8 on the next two pages shows an example of the correct way of filling up the housing census questions.
[Two pictures: Illustration 8.8 Filling up the housing questions of CPH form 3]