Bunurong Language Dictionary, Acknowledgement of Country The Boonwurrung, [2][3] also spelt Bunurong or Bun wurrung, are an Aboriginal people of the Kulin nation, who are the traditional owners of the land from the Werribee River to Wilsons Promontory in This spelling system for Bunurong was designed and approved by seventeen Bunurong Elders and Knowledge Holders in June 2025. Another common spelling is ‘Bunurong’. As a Bunurong Ever wondered how to connect with the rich culture and heritage of the Boon Wurrung people? Look no further than the Boon Wurrung Translator! This powerful online tool enables you to seamlessly Because their estates were mainly along the coastal margin, the Boon wurrung clans are often referred to in the historical literature as the Coast tribe, Port Phillip tribe and Westernport tribe. "Dialects of Western Kulin, Western Victoria Bunurong, rich in culture and history, offers a melodic way to communicate, and with our tool, you can effortlessly convert normal language into its traditional counterpart, unlocking a world of storytelling Bunwurrung (also anglicised as Bunurong, Bun wurrung, Boonwurrung among other spellings) is the Indigenous Australian language spoken by the These are some common words in Bunurong language which we encourage you to learn and use in your day to day life on Bunurong Country. 31–124. Handbook of Australian Languages. The Aboriginal Language of Melbourne and Other Sketches. Please refer to HAVE A GO AT THESE BOONWURRUNG LANGUAGE WORDS FROM AUNTY FAY Marrambik . Cited In: Ferguson, J. 4. 2025 1 – balambalam – butterfly 2 – baldu – to fall 3 – barring – tracks, walking paths 4 – djindibik – all gone, empty 5 – Djouap – French Rediscovering Indigenous Languages is a site developed by the State Library of New South Wales which includes historic word lists, records and an easy to use map of Australia which Bridget Caldwell introduces us to a few words in Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung—two of the traditional languages spoken within the Kulin nation. All of these words have been provided with permission Language - Vocabulary - Place names Boonwurrung / Boonerwrung / Bunurong language (S35) (Vic SJ55-09) Boonwurrung / Boonerwrung / Bunurong people (S35) (Vic SJ55-09) Bayside (Vic SJ55 I am not a Bunurong person but would still love to learn Boonwurrung. Vol. There are also opportunities to learn Bunurong language in a limited capacity by supporting us through a naming project or through the Ngiyamak Bunwurrung Language Industry Fund. The traditional lands of the Boonwurrung in Victoria extend roughly from the Werribee an gu age Boonwurrung language Boonwurrung (also anglicised as Bunurong, Bun wurrung, among other spellings)[3] is an indigenous Australian language traditionally spoken by the Boon Wurrung elder and language specialist Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir shares ten words that were once spoken in the coastal region of Victoria BOONWURRUNG LANGUAGE WORDS WITH BAMBU FAY Womin djeka (Welcome) Acknowledgement of Country There is a growing need in all our communities to research and find new words and meanings to words that were given to us by the copious collectors of our Source: All words according to Tasma Walton in her book I am Nannertgarrook, Bundyi, an imprint of Simon & Schuster (Australia) Pty Limited, Sydney, 2025, pp. The language group hopes the dictionary will grow as more words are discovered. Alternative Study with Quizlet and memorise flashcards containing terms like Wominjeka, Kuyim, Binibiyal and others. 255-260. ^ Blake, Barry. Oxford University Press. Text in English with some words/wordlists in Boonwurrung language and Woiwurrung language. After registering, your account must be approved by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal After more than a century of silence, the Bunurong language is being brought back to life by elders, linguists and community. Bibliography of Australia, 7662 First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject: Language - Bunurong dictionary login At this stage, access to the Bunurong dictionary is only provided to Bunurong peoples. A. Individual Bunurong peoples may choose to spell Bunurong in Some more Boonwurrung / Bunurong words 28. A collection of language resources published & approved by Victorian Traditional Owner Groups & neighbouring New South Wales regions. . Many Indigenous word dictionaries are arranged according to locations, such as state, and within . 5. Can I get access to the dictionary? At this stage access to the Boonwurrung dictionary is restricted to Bunurong peoples only There is no single dictionary which covers all Aboriginal language groups and their words. pp. And despite some words being lost, Aunty Gail said new words could be created to replace them. Description & links There are in fact many variations in spelling for Boonwurrung. rla7, iven, hwaqf0, lwub, sdd7, cwwr, tbeig, xoufl, aaqq, cej1,