Djinang

A language of Australia

ISO 639: dji
Alternate Names: Jandijinung
Population: 130 (2016 census). 120 Djinang, 10 Wulaki (2016 census).
Location:: Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Blyth, Goyder, and Ramingining rivers.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Djinang
Dialects: Djadiwitjibi, Mildjingi, Wulaki (Wurlaki), Balurbi, Murrungun, Manyarring.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Most also use English [eng]. Also use Burarra [bvr], especially by Wulaki dialect speakers. Also use Dhuwal [dwu]. Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. Also use Djinba [djb]. Also use Gupapuyngu [guf]. Used as L2 by Djinba [djb].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1985–1987.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Djinang
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Intermarry with the Djinba [djb].

Location: Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Blyth, Goyder, and Ramingining rivers.