Mirning language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mirning |
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| Ngandatha | |
| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Western Australia |
| Ethnicity | Mirning, ?Murunitja |
| Native speakers | 4 (2005)aiatsis |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| AIATSIS | A9 |
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Languages of South Australia.
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Mirning (also called Mirniny) is an Indigenous Australian language. It belongs to the large Pama–Nyungan language family. Mirning is spoken in the southern parts of Western Australia.
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What is the Mirning Language?
Mirning is a language from the Mirning people. These people are the traditional owners of land in the southern part of Western Australia. Languages like Mirning are an important part of the culture and history of Indigenous Australians.
Where is Mirning Spoken?
The Mirning language is spoken in the southern coastal areas of Western Australia. This region is near the Great Australian Bight. It is a vast and beautiful part of Australia.
Who Speaks Mirning Today?
Sadly, very few people speak Mirning today. In 2005, only about four people were known to speak it. This means Mirning is a critically endangered language. Efforts are often made to help keep such languages alive.
What is a Language Dialect?
A dialect is a different form of a language. It is spoken in a specific area or by a certain group of people. Dialects might have slightly different words or ways of speaking. Murunitja was likely a dialect of Mirning. It might also have been a dialect of Ngadjunmaya. Ngadjunmaya is a language closely related to Mirning.
