Djinba is an Australian Aboriginal Yolŋu language, spoken by the Djinba in eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

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

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.

References

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  1. ^ a b N97 Djinba at the Australian Indigenous Languages Database, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
  2. ^ Dixon, R. M. W. (2002). Australian Languages: Their Nature and Development. Cambridge University Press. p. xxxvi.