Aghu Tharrnggala language

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Aghu Tharrnggala is an extinct Paman language of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. Like several languages in the area, it is often referred to as Gogo Mini (Kuku-Mini) 'good speech'. Some sources treat Ikarranggali, and Alngula (Alungul) as synonyms. However, they are distinct languages.[2][1]

Aghu Tharrnggala
Gogo Mini
Native toAustralia
RegionCape York Peninsula, Queensland
Extinct2006
Unwritten
Language codes
ISO 639-3gtu
Glottologaghu1254
AIATSIS[1]Y65
ELPAghu-Tharnggala

Aghu Tharrnggala is demonstrably related to Kuku-Thaypan. The two may also have been related to Takalak, although there is insufficient information for this to be certain.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Y65 Aghu Tharrnggala 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. xxxii.

Bibliography edit

  • Jolly, L. (1989). Aghu Tharrnggala, a language of the Princess Charlotte Bay region of Cape York Peninsula (BA honours thesis). University of Queensland.