Malak-Malak language
Endangered Aboriginal language of Australia's Northern Territory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Malak-Malak (also spelt Mullukmulluk, Malagmalag), also known as Ngolak-Wonga (Nguluwongga), is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken by the Mulluk-Mulluk people. Malakmalak is nearly extinct, with children growing up speaking Kriol or English instead. The language is spoken in the Daly River area around Woolianna and Nauiyu. The Kuwema or Tyaraity (Tyeraty) variety is distinct.
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Malak-Malak | |
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Mullukmulluk | |
Nguluk Wanggarr | |
Region | Northern Territory |
Ethnicity | Mulluk-Mulluk, Ngolokwangga, Djerait |
Native speakers | 10 Malak-Malak (2016 census)[1] 5 Tyeraity (2005)[2] |
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ISO 639-3 | Either:mpb ā Malak-Malakwoa ā Kuwema (Tyaraity) |
Glottolog | nort1547 |
AIATSIS[2] | N22 Malak Malak, N10 Kuwema (Tyaraity) |
ELP | Malak Malak |
Kuwema[3] | |
Malak Malak is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
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