Yanyuwa
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A language of Australia
Alternate Names
Aniula, Anula, Anyula, Janjula, Leeanuwa, Wadiri, Yanula, Yanuwa, Yanyula
Autonym
Yanyuwa
User Population
39 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 130 (2006 census).
Location
Northern Territory: Doomadgee; Queensland state: Borroloola.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Typology
SVO.
Language Use
Intermarry with Garrwa [wrk] or Marra [mec]. Wives learn the husband’s language but use their own with members of their own group. Children usually speak the mother’s language, but boys at puberty learn and then speak the father’s language. Losing young speakers (Wurm 2007). Shifting to English [eng]. Also use Garrwa [wrk]. Also use Kriol [rop].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1980–1990.