Tyerrernotepanner language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tyerrernotepanner |
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| North Midland Tasmanian | |
| Region | North-eastern Tasmania |
| Ethnicity | North Midland tribe of Tasmanians |
| Extinct | 19th century |
| Language family |
Northeastern Tasmanian
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| AIATSIS | T4 |
North Midland Tasmanian, also called Tyerrernotepanner (pronounced "Cheranotipana"), was a special language spoken by the Aboriginal people of northeastern Tasmania. This language was used in areas around the Tamar River and inland from Ben Lomond and Great Oyster Bay. Sadly, it became extinct in the 1800s.
Understanding Tyerrernotepanner
Tyerrernotepanner is an important part of the history of the Aboriginal people in Tasmania. It was one of the many languages spoken by different Aboriginal groups across the island. Learning about these languages helps us understand the rich culture and history of Australia's First Peoples.
How We Know About This Language
We know about Tyerrernotepanner thanks to a collection of 125 words. This collection is called the Port Dalrymple vocabulary. A person named J.-P. Gaimard gathered these words in the Tamar River region. This vocabulary is very important because it gives us clues about how the language sounded and what words were used.
Its Place in Language Families
Tyerrernotepanner is most closely related to Northeastern Tasmanian. Some experts, like Bowern, think it was a type, or "variety," of that language. However, other experts, like Dixon and Crowley, believe it was different enough to be its own distinct language. This shows how complex and unique Aboriginal languages were.
