Dyirbal

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A language of Australia

Alternate Names
Djirubal
User Population

52 (2016 census). 8 Dyirbal and 44 Girramay (2016 census).

Location

Queensland state: Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe, and Woodleigh; east to Tully falls; Herberton south to Herbert river headwaters to Cashmere.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Dialects

Dyiru, Girramay (Keramai), Gulnguy (Gulngay), Mamu, Ngadjan (Ngatjan).

Language Use

Shifted to English [eng].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.