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==About the language and its speakers== |
==About the language and its speakers== |
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'''Manangkari'''is an extinct [[Australian aboriginal language]] once spoken in the [[Cobourg Peninsula]], [[Northern Territory]]. Manangkari belongs to the Iwaidjan family of languages and is closely related to [[Iwaidja]].[http://www.ethnologue.com/%5C/15/show_language.asp?code=znk (Ethnologue)] |
'''Manangkari''' which is sometimes also referred to as "Naragani" is an extinct [[Australian aboriginal language]] once spoken in the [[Cobourg Peninsula]], [[Northern Territory]]. Manangkari belongs to the Iwaidjan family of languages and is closely related to [[Iwaidja]].[http://www.ethnologue.com/%5C/15/show_language.asp?code=znk (Ethnologue)] This is a [[Pamunyungan]] language. |
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=Phonology= |
=Phonology= |
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Evans(1998)briefly discusses vowels in his paper noting that Iwaidjan languages including Manangkari have a three vowel ( /a/, /i/, /u/) system typical of most Australian languages. |
Evans(1998)briefly discusses vowels in his paper noting that Iwaidjan languages including Manangkari have a three vowel ( /a/, /i/, /u/) system typical of most Australian languages. |
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=Further reading on Garig= |
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Pym, Noreen (1977)"Garig Word List for two Month Survey." SIL-AAB: Unpublished MS.(with Bonnie Larrimore). 1979. Papers on Iwaidja phonology and grammar. Darwin: |
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SIL-AAB. Series A, Volume 2 |
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Pym, Noreen. (n.d.) Iwaidja word-list. Data file deposited in ASEDA archive. Whitehead, Oscar. 1991. Garig field notes, recorded from Nelson Mulurinj |
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Revision as of 00:53, 6 February 2012
| Manangkari | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Australien |
| Region | Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhem Land |
| Extinct | (date missing) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | znk |
About the language and its speakers
Manangkari which is sometimes also referred to as "Naragani" is an extinct Australian aboriginal language once spoken in the Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory. Manangkari belongs to the Iwaidjan family of languages and is closely related to Iwaidja.(Ethnologue) This is a Pamunyungan language.
Phonology
Consonant inventory
| Bilabial | Apico-alveolar | Apico-retroflex | Lamino-dental | Lamino-alveolar | Velar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop | b | d | ɖ | ƫ | k | |
| Nasal | m | n | ɳ | ɲ | ŋ | |
| Approximant | w | ɺ | y | Ɣ | ||
| Tippen Sie auf | ɽ | |||||
| Trill | r | |||||
| Lateral | l | ɭ | (ly) | |||
| Flapped lateral | Ǐ (ld) | ˘ɭ (rld) |
Notes on the consonant inventory
- Unlike Marrgu which belongs to the Iwaidjan family, Manangkari does not have any Lamino Dentals.
- The consonant inventory given above is the one provided by Evans(1998). It is important to note that certain phonetic symbols that Evans uses might conflict with the standard IPA symbols.
For example :
| Description | Symbol used by Evans | IPA symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Apico-retroflex approximant | ɹ | ɻ |
| Velar approximant | Ɣ | ɰ |
| Lamino-alveolar approximant | y | ɹ |
Vowels
Evans(1998)briefly discusses vowels in his paper noting that Iwaidjan languages including Manangkari have a three vowel ( /a/, /i/, /u/) system typical of most Australian languages.
References
- ^ Evans, Nicholas (1998). "Iwaidja mutation and its origins". In Anna Siewierska & Jae Jung Song. Case, Typology and Grammar: In honor of Barry J. Blake. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Company. pp. 115–149.