Ngumpin–Yapa languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ngumpin–Yapa |
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| Ngarrka–Ngumpin | |
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Pilbara region, Australia |
| Linguistic classification: | Pama–Nyungan
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 Ngumpin–Yapa languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan). Ngumpin is the group in the north, and Yapa (Ngarrka) the south. The tan gap in the green is Ngardi.
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The Ngumpin–Yapa languages, also called Ngarrka–Ngumpin, are a group of related languages. They are spoken by Aboriginal people in the Pilbara region of Australia. These languages are part of the larger Pama–Nyungan language family. This is one of the biggest language families in Australia.
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Understanding the Ngumpin–Yapa Language Family
The Ngumpin–Yapa language family is made up of two main branches. These branches are called Ngarrga and Ngumbin. Each branch includes several different languages.
The Ngarrga Languages (Yapa)
The Ngarrga languages are sometimes known as Yapa. Two well-known languages in this group are Warlmanpa and Warlpiri. These languages have been spoken for many generations. They are important parts of the culture of the people who speak them.
The Ngumbin Languages
The Ngumbin branch includes languages like Walmajarri, Djaru, Gurindji, and Mudburra. These languages are also very important to the Aboriginal communities in the region. They help keep ancient stories and traditions alive.
About the Ngardi Language
The Ngardi language was once thought to be part of either the Ngarrga or Ngumbin groups. However, experts have now reclassified it. Ngardi is now considered part of the Wati languages family. This shows how language families can be complex and change as we learn more.
