Djinang

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Jandijinung

Population

220 (2006 census). 170 Djinang, 43 Wulaki (2006 census).

Location

Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Ramingining, Goyder, and Blyth rivers.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Balurbi, Djadiwitjibi, Manyarring, Mildjingi, Murrungun, Wulaki (Wurlaki).

Language Use

Some also use Djinba [djb], Gupapuyngu [guf], Djambarrpuyngu [djr], Dhuwal [duj], or English [eng]. Wulaki dialect speakers also use Burarra [bvr].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1985–1987.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.

Other Comments

Intermarry with the Djinba [djb].