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Yitha Yitha language

In the broad spectrum of Yitha Yitha language, a wide variety of topics, approaches and perspectives can be found. Whether it is exploring the life and work of a historical figure, analyzing current challenges in a certain area or reflecting on the impact of a significant date, Yitha Yitha language invites us to immerse ourselves in a universe of possibilities. Through this article, we will embark on a fascinating journey that will allow us to discover, learn and reflect on Yitha Yitha language from different perspectives.

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Yitha-Yitha
Lower Darling–Lower Lachlan
RegionNew South Wales
EthnicityYitha Yitha, Dadi Dadi
Native speakers
10 (2005, Dadi Dadi)[1]
Dialects
  • Yitha-Yitha
  • Dardi-Dardi (Tati-Tati, Ta-tati)
Language codes
ISO 639-3Either:
xth – Yitha Yitha
dda – Dadi Dadi
Glottologlowe1403
AIATSIS[1]D7 Yitha Yitha, S28 Dadi Dadi
ELPYitha-Yitha
 Dadi Dadi
Jitajita traditional lands

Yitha-Yitha is a moribund language of southern New South Wales spoken by the Yitha Yitha people. The language was studied in the 1980s. Yita Yita has many monosyllabic words, consonant finals and consonant clusters. Many Yita Yita place names include the words tin meaning foot, and cabul meaning leg.

References

  1. ^ a b D7 Yitha Yitha at the Australian Indigenous Languages Database, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies  (see the info box for additional links)