Dhangu-Djangu language
Australian Aboriginal language
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Dhangu (Dhaŋu, Dangu) and Djangu (Djaŋu) constitute an Australian Aboriginal language of the Yolŋu group, spoken by the Dhaŋu and Djaŋu people in Australia's Northern Territory. The varieties of the two moieties of Dhangu are (a) Wan.gurri, Lamamirri and (b) Rirratjingu, Gaalpu, Ngayimil. There are two other Djangu (Djaŋu) dialects, Warramiri and Mandatja; dhangu and djangu are the words for "this" in the various dialects. Nhangu is a closely related language.[3]
| Dhangu | |
|---|---|
| Djangu | |
| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Northern Territory |
| Ethnicity | Dhaŋu, Djaŋu |
Native speakers | 310 (2016 census)[1] |
Pama–Nyungan
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| Dialects |
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| Yolŋu Sign Language | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | dhg |
| Glottolog | dhan1270 |
| AIATSIS[2] | N192 Dhangu, N202 Djangu |
| ELP | Dhangu-Djangu |
