Gathang language

Gathang
Worimi, Lower North Coast
RegionNew South Wales
EthnicityWorimi (Warrimay), Birrbay (Birpai), Guringay (Gringai)
Extinctlate 20th century
Revival>1,000 (2018-19)
Dialects
  • Gadjang (Kattang, Katthang, Gathang)
  • Worimi (Warimi)
  • Birbay (Birrpayi)
Language codes
ISO 639-3kda – inclusive code
Individual code:
xbj  Birrpayi
Glottologwori1245  Worimi
AIATSISE67
ELPBirrpayi
Traditional lands of Australian Aboriginal tribes around Sydney, New South Wales; Worimi in   yellow, on the right.

The Gathang language, also spelt Gadjang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gadhang, Gadang and previously known as Worimi (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 went extinct during the latter half of the 20th century, but has been revived in the 21st century.