Djinba

A language of Australia

ISO 639: djb
Population: 70 (2016 census). 14 Djinba, 54 Ganalbingu, 3 Mandjalpingu (2016 census).
Location:: Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, southeast adjoining Djinang area, Ngangalala.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Djinang
Dialects: Ganalbingu, Dabi, Mandjalpingu. Lexical similarity: 60% with Djinang [dji].
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Most also use English [eng]. Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. Also use Djinang [dji]. Used as L2 by Djinang [dji], Ritharrngu [rit].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Djinba
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Intermarry with the Djinang [dji].

Location: Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, southeast adjoining Djinang area, Ngangalala.