Djambarrpuyngu

DJR

wider communication

Alternate Names: Djambarbwingu, Jambapuing, Jambapuingo

Status Notes: Lingua franca.

Genealogy:

Australian
Pama-Nyungan
Yuulngu
Dhuwal

Demographics: 2,760 (2006 census).

Language Use: Used as L2 by Dayi [dax], Dhuwal [duj], Djangu [dhg], Djinang [dji], Djinba [djb], Gupapuyngu [guf], Yan-nhangu [jay].

Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1977–2006.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Australia