Gurinji

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Gurindji, Wurlayi

Population

590 (2006 census).

Location

Northern Territory, Victoria river and Wave Hill, Kalkaringi.

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification

Dialects

Malngin, Wanyjirra (Wandjirra).

Language Use

Language maintenance activities are being undertaken. Children use only Kriol [rop] (2007). All also use Kriol [rop].

Language Development

Dictionary. Bible portions: 1981–1986.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.

Other Comments

Gurinji children’s language is a mixed language from Gurinji and Kriol.