Ngumbin languages facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ngumbin
Geographic distribution:	Western Australia and Northern Territory
Linguistic classification:	Pama–Nyungan Ngumpin–Yapa Ngumbin
Subdivisions:	Walmajarri Djaru Gurindji Mudburra
Ngumpin languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan).

Ngumbin (or Ngumpin) languages are a small language family of Australia, consisting of (from west to east):

• Walmajarri
• Djaru
• Gurindji (Gurindji proper, Bilinarra, Wanyjirra, Malngin, Ngarinyman)
• Mudburra

In 2004 it was demonstrated that Ngumbin is related to the neighboring Ngarrkic languages.

See also

In Spanish: Lenguas ngumbin para niños

• Ngumpit, a name used by the Gurindji, Malngin, Bilinara, Mudburra and Ngarinyman peoples to refer to themselves as a group