Global InformationGathang language information
| Gathang | |
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| Worimi | |
| Lower North Coast language | |
| Region | New South Wales |
| Ethnicity | Worimi (Warrimay), Birrbay (Birpai), Guringay (Gringai) |
Language family | Pama–Nyungan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kda – inclusive codeIndividual code: xbj – Birrpayi |
| Glottolog | wori1245 Worimi |
| AIATSIS[1] | E67 |
| ELP | Birrpayi |
The Gathang language, also spelt Gadjang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gadhang, Gadang and previously known as Worimi language (also spelt Warrimay), is an Australian Aboriginal language or group of dialects. The three known dialects are Birrbay, Guringay, and Warrimay, which are used by the Worimi, Guringay, and Birrbay peoples. It became dormant during the latter half of the 20th century, but has been revived during the 21st century.
- ^ E67 Gathang at the Australian Indigenous Languages Database, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies