Martu Wangka
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Scripture Resources
This electronic version of Mamamili Wangka (The Father’s Talk) reflects the text of the 1999 / 2011 print publications. It contains 75% of the New Testament and an abridgment of Genesis.
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| LANGUAGE | AUSIL CODE | CATEGORY | MEDIA | PUBLISHER | UNIT PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martu Wangka | MPJP203A -- Mamamili Wangka NT & Genesis | 200-Multiple Bible Books | Bible Society in Australia | 30 | |
| Martu Wangka | MPJP203A -- Mammamili Wangka | 200-Multiple Bible Books | Bible Society in Australia | 25 | |
| Martu Wangka/English | MPJP5137A -- Martu Wangka-English Dictionary | 300 Bible Stories & Small Portions | SIL | 0 |
General Language Information:
Martu Wangka is spoken by about 1,300 people in and around the Gibson and Great Sandy Desert area of Western Australia. A significant number of Martu Wangka speakers live in communities at Jigalong, Pamngurr, Punmu, Newman and Nullagine, and larger towns in the Pilbara, including Pot Hedland, Warralong and Strelley.
Martu Wangka meaning ‘Aboriginal language’ has developed from a combination of other languages, combining elements of Manyjilyjarra, Kartujarra and some Putijarra, Wamman and Nyiyaparli.
A relatively strong and widespread language, Martu Wangka is often the first language of Aboriginal children in Western Desert communities.
John 3:16 “Mama ngarnawarrapurlukanyurrampa martu wulikajaku layikamuminyirri nyininpa, kayilaparni palumili kaja kuju kurtingu. Martulurninyurra ngayu yilta kulilku, kanyurranyr mirta Mamlu ngula warrkilku kurtingku, kanyurra wanka wulu nyinaku.”