Wulli Wulli language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wuliwuli |
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|---|---|
| Region | Queensland |
| Ethnicity | Wulili |
| Extinct | (date missing) |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| AIATSIS | E89 |
Wuliwuli (also Wuli Wuli, Wulli Wulli) is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of the Pama–Nyungan language family formerly spoken by the Wulli Wulli people in Queensland, Australia. The Wulli Wulli language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the North Burnett Regional Council, particularly the town of Eidsvold and the Auburn River catchment, including the properties of Walloon, Camboon, and Hawkwood. Wuliwuli is regarded as a dialect of Wakka Wakka.
Vocabulary
Some words from the Wulli Wulli language, as spelt and written by Wulli Wulli authors include:
- Ban: grass
- Djigum: sun
- Dungir: river
- Gahr: echidna
- Gamba dunba: good day
- Goolah: koala
- Gung: water
- Gunyar: bird
- Guraman: kangaroo
- Guyu: fish
- Moran: home/camp
- Nyilung: land
- Wangun: snake
See also
In Spanish: Idioma wuliwuli para niños
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