Gupapuyngu
A language of Australia
| Population | 450 (Black 1983). 500 use other Dhuwal varieties. |
| Region | Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, Elcho Islands. |
| Language map |
Northern Australia, reference number 6 |
| Alternate names | Gobabingo, Gubabwingu |
| Dialects | Gupapuyngu, Madarrpa, Manggalili, Munyuku, Wubulkarra, Walangu. About 45 related dialects. Similar to Gumatj [gnn]. |
| Classification | Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal |
| Language use | 950 L2 speakers. Children learn Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. Some also use Gumatj or other Aboriginal languages as L2. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1967. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SOV, OVS. Hunter-gatherers. |
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