During NIADOC week we’re learning one of the languages of the land, Gamilaraay.
As part of NAIDOC week we are taking some time to learn a few phrases from one of our local aboriginal languages.
There are many different languages, but we’ve chosen Gamilaraay, which is the language of the Kamilaroi people based around Tamworth, Gunnedah and Moree.
Len Waters is helping us learn a few simple phrases from greetings to words we can slip into everyday conversation.
Len warns they don’t often sounds as they are written, but you can listen to the audio to get a feel for the words.
Phrases and words we’ve learned so far:
- Yaama maliyaa -greetings friend
- Yuiwunga -that’s for sure
- Bina nurren garra -Intelligent
- This article originally appears at:
- http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/08/4041389.htm?site=newengland
- Article taken from the following publication:
- ABC New England North West
- Article submitted by:
- Author:
- Jennifer Ingall
