Talking Noongar

Language is an important part of any culture. Noongar is the official language of the Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia.

Why don’t you give learning Noongar a go?

Hello my name is – Kaya, nguny kwell
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How are you today – Nartj noonar yeye
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I am happy to stand tall in the City of Canning – Nguny djurapin yaakin yirra Djarlgarro Beelier
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Let’s walk together on country – Nguny djen koorliny boodjar
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See you later – Genuny noonar boorda
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Audio spoken by Ingrid Cumming.