Dhuwal

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A language of Australia

Alternate Names
Dual, Duala, Wulamba, Yolngu
User Population

300 (2015 C. Bow).

Location

Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Roper river.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Dialects

Datiwuy (Daatiwuy), Dhuwal, Djapu, Liyagalawumirr, Liyagawumirr, Marrakulu, Marrangu. Most closely related to Djambarrpuyngu [djr].

Language Use

Vigorous. Most also use English [eng]. Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr]. Used as L2 by Dayi [dax], Djinang [dji].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.