Djinba language

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Djinba
Native toAustralia
RegionNorthern Territory
EthnicityDjinba
Native speakers
53 (2006 census)[1]
Pama–Nyungan
  • Yolngu Matha
    • Western (Djinang)
      • Djinba
Dialects
  • Ganalbingu
  • Mandjalpingu
Yolŋu Sign Language
Language codes
ISO 639-3djb
Glottologdjin1252
AIATSIS[1]N97
ELP

Djinba is an

Yolŋu language, spoken by the Djinba in eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
.

Dialects of the two moieties are (a) Ganalbingu (Ganhalpuyngu) and (b) Mandjalpingu (Manydjalpuyngu).[2]

Speakers of Mandjalpingu include the actor and traditional dancer David Gulpilil.

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