Dyirringany language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dyirringany |
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|---|---|
| Djiringanj | |
| Region | New South Wales, Australia |
| Ethnicity | Djiringanj |
| Extinct | attested 1902aiatsis |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| AIATSIS | S51 |
Dyirringany, also called Djiringanj, was an Aboriginal language from New South Wales, Australia. It was spoken by the Yuin people. This language is no longer spoken today.
About the Dyirringany Language
The Dyirringany language is part of the larger Pama–Nyungan language family. This is a very big group of Aboriginal languages in Australia. Dyirringany was also part of the Yuin–Kuric branch, which includes other languages from the same area.
What We Know About It
We know about the Dyirringany language from old writings. These writings include a grammar (rules of the language) from 1902. This is the only time the language was officially written down. Some experts think Dyirringany might have been a type of Southern Coastal Yuin language. They believe it could have been a dialect, which is like a different version of a language.
Bringing the Language Back
Even though Dyirringany is no longer spoken, there are efforts to remember and teach it. Since 2019, Bermagui Public School in Bermagui has been teaching local Aboriginal languages. They teach Dyirringany and the Dhurga language. They also teach about the cultures linked to these languages. This helps keep the history and knowledge of these languages alive for new generations.
