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Woi Wurrung Language
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Woi Wurrung Language
Australia's Indigenous Languages
Indigenous Languages of Australia
In 1788, there were over 250 indigneous languages spoken in Australia
There were approximately 120 spoken actively in 2016
Source: AIATSIS
Acknowledgement of country
Before we start I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we are learning on today. The Wurundjeri people have been living and learning on this land for many many generations so I pay my respects to them.
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When we learn someone else's language....
Why is it important to learn indigneous languages?
- we also learn about their culture
- we can communicate with more people
- we can share and read stories with people from different places
Woi Wurrung people...
- orinigally lived in the Port Phillip region
- the name means 'no lip/mouth'
- they are also known as the Yarra Yarra tribe
- the eagle is an important symbol for Wurundjeri people
What do we know about Woi Wurrung?
Woi Wurrung beliefs
Many people of the Woi Wurrung nation believe that the Earth was created by Bunjil the eagle. Here is the dreaming story of Bunjil.
Woi Wurrung beliefs
Today we will learn some Woi Wurrung words
Let's start with words for getting to know someone!
Wominjika- welcome
Woi Wurrung Vocabulary
Biladu njan warr?- how are you?
warr-ngat- used when you are talking to a group of people
Marramb-ik- I am
burndap- good
barrrbunin- happy
narrin-ik- my name is...
kirrip- friend
ngayi- yes
dagung- no
iuk- eel
bunjil- eagle
wimbirr- wallaby
warin- wombat
gawan- echidna
but it also means....
body
marram= kangaroo
marram- kangaroo
dulai-wurrung- platypus
Source: Deadly Story
mirring-eye
yara- hair
wurrung- mouth/lips
and to finish off we will say...
twugganin- goodbye!