Native speakers 280 (2006 census) | ||
Language family Pama–NyunganYolngu MathaNorthern (Dhangu)Dhangu Dialects Wan.gurriLamamirriRirratjinguGaalpuNgayimil | ||
Dhangu (Dhaŋu) is an Australian Aboriginal Yolŋu language, spoken in Australia's Northern Territory. The varieties of the two moieties 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. See Nhangu for a detailed account of a closely related language.
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Dhangu-Djangu language Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA