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, Warameri, Waramiri, Warramiri, War-ramirri, Warumeri, Yolngu-Matha, Yuulngu
Population
270 (2006 census). 58 Djangu, 170 Gaalpu, 44 Wangurri (2006 census).
Location
Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Elcho island.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Gaalpu (Kalbu), Wangurri, Ngaymil, Rirratjingu, Golumala.
Typology
SVO, SOV if O is a pronoun or deictic.
Language Use
Children no longer speak the language (Wurm 2007). Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr] (Wurm 2007).
Language Development
Bible portions: 1977–1982.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].