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Kalaamaya, also spelled Karlamay, is a Pama–Nyungan language of Western Australia. It is poorly attested, but appears to be a close relative of Noongar language.[3]
A variety called Nyaki Nyaki (Njakinjaki) has been variously said to be a dialect of Nyungar or of Kalaamaya.[4] Natingero has also been listed as a dialect, but it is only 40% lexically similar.
As of 2015, a single fluent speaker, Kaprun elder Brian Champion who learned the language as an adult, and several partial speakers remain.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Kaalamaya :: Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre". Goldbridge Aboriginal Language Center. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ A4 Kalaamaya at the Australian Indigenous Languages Database, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (see the info box for additional links)
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- Bowern, Claire (23 December 2011). "How Many Languages Were Spoken in Australia?". Anggarrgoon: Australian languages on the web.
- Bowern, Claire (6 February 2012). "Master List of Australian Languages, v1.2". Historical and Pama-Nyungan Lab. Yale University.
- ^ "A1: Nyaki Nyaki / Njaki Njaki". AIATSIS Collection.
- ^ Papas, Chloe; March, Kirstyn (7 July 2015). "Preserving Kaprun language and culture in the Goldfields". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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