Dhangu
A language of Australia
| Population | 350 (Black 1983). 200 in Gaalpu, 150 in Wangurri. |
| Region | Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Elcho Island. |
| Language map |
Northern Australia, reference number 3 |
| Alternate names | Dangu, Dhangu’mi, Djangu |
| Dialects | Dhangu-Djangu, Gaalpu (Kalbu), Wangurri, Ngaymil, Rirratjingu, Golumala. |
| Classification | Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhangu |
| Language use | Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1977. |
| Comments | Yolngu-Matha means ‘people language’. SVO, SOV if O is a pronoun or deictic. Hunter-gatherers, fishermen. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
WOOD, Raymond, author. 1977. "Some aspects of Galpu phonology."
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
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