Ngaiawang language
Extinct Australian Aboriginal language
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Ngayawung (Ngaiawong NIGH-uh-wong[1]) is an extinct language of southern South Australia, spoken by the Ngaiawang, Ngaralti and Nganguruku people.
| Ngayawung | |
|---|---|
| Lower Riverland | |
| Region | South Australia |
| Ethnicity | Ngaiawang, Ngaralti, Nganguruku |
| Extinct | (date missing) |
| Revival | [1] |
Pama–Nyungan
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| Dialects |
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nwg |
| Glottolog | lowe1402 |
| AIATSIS[2] | S7 Ngaiawang, S4 Ngaralti, S6 Nganguruku |
The name is also spelled Ngaiyau, Aiawung, Aiawong, Iawung, Nggauaiyowangko; other names are Birta, Pitta, Pieta, Peeita and Meru.
