Djinang

DJI

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Alternate Names: Jandijinung

Dialects: Balurbi, Djadiwitjibi, Manyarring, Mildjingi, Murrungun, Wulaki (Wurlaki).

Genealogy:

Australian
Pama-Nyungan
Yuulngu
Djinang

Demographics: 210 (2006 census). 170 Djinang, 43 Wulaki (2006 census).

Language Use: Wulaki dialect speakers also use Burarra [bvr]. Also use Dhuwal [duj], Djambarrpuyngu [djr], Djinba [djb], English [eng], Gupapuyngu [guf]. Used as L2 by Djinba [djb].

Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1985–1987.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Australia

Other Comments: Intermarry with the Djinba ,.