Yinhawangka language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yinhawangka |
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| Ngarla | |
| Native to | Western Australia |
| Region | Pilbara |
| Ethnicity | Inawongga, Ninanu, Ngarlawangga (Ngarla) |
| Extinct | (date missing) 12 self-reported (2021 census) |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| AIATSIS | A48 |
Yinhawangka (also known as Inawangga) is an Indigenous Australian language. It is spoken by the Inawongga, Ninanu, and Ngarlawangga (Ngarla) people. This language comes from the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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About the Yinhawangka Language
Yinhawangka is part of a very large group of languages called the Pama-Nyungan language family. This family includes many Indigenous Australian languages. Experts have studied Yinhawangka to understand its place among these languages.
Where Yinhawangka is Spoken
The Yinhawangka language is traditionally spoken in the Pilbara region. This area is in the northwestern part of Western Australia. It is a vast and ancient land.
The Ngayarda Language Group
Yinhawangka is also considered a member of the Ngayarda language group. This is a smaller group of languages found within the larger Pama-Nyungan family. Languages in the Ngayarda group share similar words and grammar rules.
Current Status of the Language
According to the 2021 census, only about 12 people reported speaking Yinhawangka. This means it is an endangered language. Efforts are often made to help keep such languages alive for future generations.
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