Gupapuyngu

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Gobabingo, Gubabwingu

Population

330 (2006 census). 500 use other Dhuwal varieties.

Location

Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, Elcho Islands.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Dhuwala, Gupapuyngu, Madarrpa, Manggalili, Munyuku, Walangu, Wubulkarra. About 45 related dialects. Similar to Gumatj [gnn].

Typology

SOV, OVS

Language Use

950 L2 speakers. Children learn Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. Some also use Gumatj [gnn] or other Aboriginal languages as L2.

Language Development

Dictionary. Bible portions: 1967.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.