Dhangu-Djangu
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A language of Australia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Budalpudal, Burada, Buralbural, Buratha, Dangu, Dhaangu, Dhangu, Dhangu’mi, Djangu, War-ramirri, Warameri, Waramiri, Warramiri, Warumeri, Yolngu-Matha, Yuulngu
Autonym
Dhangu-Djangu
Population
500 (2006 census). 280 Dhangu, 170 Gaalpu, 6 Golumala, 47 Wangurri (2006 census).
Location
Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Elcho island.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Gaalpu (Kalbu), Wangurri, Ngaymil, Rirratjingu, Golumala.
Typology
SVO, SOV if O is a pronoun or deictic.
Language Use
Fewer children speak the language (Wurm 2007). Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr] (Wurm 2007).
Language Development
Bible portions: 1977–1982.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].