These letters are called retroflex consonants and are pronounced in a slightly different way to the same letter without the line. A retroflexed consonant is pronounced with the tongue curled slightly back in the mouth, which adds a sound similar to an English 'r'.
The letters t, n, l and r can be written with a line underneath, called a retroflex. A retroflex on an n, l or t tells us to curl our tongue back slightly in the mouth before pronouncing the letter. This produces a sound similar to an r sound.
In 2002 these names were reversed at the request of the Regional Tourism Association in Alice Springs and the rock took on the official name of Uluru / Ayers Rock, which it still has today. That means you can use either Uluru or Ayers Rock to refer to the rock.
The Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock is Uluru.
Uluru is a Yankunytjatjara word. Yankunytjatjara is the name of the Aboriginal people whose land Ayers Rock is located on.
Minyma - Woman. Kutjara - Two. Ngura - Place / camp / home.
The easiest way to start speaking Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara is to learn how to say hello. Our word for hello is 'palya'. In English it is pronounced to rhyme with 'cull-ya'. This is the best way to say hello when you're in the park, so give it a try when you meet Anangu during your visit.
Pap(a) is also found as 'mother', mainly in Victoria. Other kinship roots (for grandparents) have been shown to have a split distribution with one root dominating in the east and one in the west for what is apparently a single proto-meaning.
kesalul - I love you.
Koori (or Koorie)
Koori is a term denoting an Aboriginal person of southern New South Wales or Victoria. 'Koori' is not a synonym for 'Aboriginal'. There are many other Aboriginal groups across Australia (such as Murri, Noongar, Yolngu) with which Indigenous Australians may identify themselves.
While Climbing Uluru has been stopped, but you can still get up up and personal with the rock on an incredible trek around the base., and yes you can touch Uluru.
There is no one Aboriginal word that all Aborigines use for Australia; however, today they call Australia, ""Australia"" because that is what it is called today. There are more than 250 aboriginal tribes in Australia. Most of them didn't have a word for ""Australia""; they just named places around them.
How high is Uluru? Uluru rises 348 metres above the surrounding plain. That's higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Chrysler Building in New York or the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.
Which airport code is Ayers Rock in Uluru? The code for Ayers Rock is AYQ. What is the baggage allowance for a route to or from Uluru?
The IATA code for the Ayers Rock airport is AYQ.
Wanna is a Wirangu word for Sea, and Munda means Earth. The wisdom of Wanna Munda is shared in local schools by Aboriginal artist and author Susan Betts.
"Koori" comes from the word gurri, meaning "man" or "people" in the Indigenous language Awabakal, spoken on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. On the far north coast of New South Wales, the term may still be spelt "goori" or "goorie" and pronounced with a harder "g".
Some of the most well known Aboriginal words for hello are: Kaya, which means hello in the Noongar language. Palya is a Pintupi language word used as a greeting much in the same way that two friends would say hello in English while Yaama is a Gamilaraay language word for hello used in Northern NSW.
Basically there is no phrase for thank you. Is a common greeting in outback NSW for aboriginals. But honestly, although your intentions are good, it is not expected and may not be appreciated. Perhaps it would be more prudent for you to ask a friendly aboriginal guide out that way, if you get a chance.
'Aborigine' is a noun for an Aboriginal person (male or female).
Aboriginal people refer to an Elder as 'Aunty' or 'Uncle'. However, it is recommended that non-Aboriginal people check the appropriateness of their use of these terms as referring to an Elder or leader as Aunty or Uncle may not be appropriate for an outsider unless a strong relationship has been established.
It is a sign of respect to refer to those older than you as Aunty or Uncle especially if they are family. This includes extended family. By using Aunty or Uncle you show that you respect them, their leadership and their lived experience which typically outweighs those who are younger.
Jingeri Park is named after the Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) people, with “Jingeri” meaning “greeting all of you” in the Yugambeh language.
Here are some that you should know. Anangu traditionally greet each other by saying 'palya', a word that can also mean welcome, thank you, understood, ok and goodbye. Greeting Anangu with a friendly 'palya' while in the park is a simple way to show respect for the local culture.
The next time you meet up with a friend for brunch, try. saying "budyari mullinawul" as a greeting! It means "good morning" in the Aboriginal language.