Noongar pronunciation guide: Recent Episodes
Fremantle Press
Kaya! I’m Jayden Boundry and I’m a Wadjak Balardong Noongar and a Badimaya Yamatji. I’m a Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo player, traditional dancer and storyteller with Ngalak Nidja. I’m also the author of Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words with Wardandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana. Noongar is the language of the Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia. Originally an oral language with regional dialects, its written form has been variable. The book Noongar Boodja Waangkan is based on the Marribank orthography.
Let's get talking on Noongar Country. To hear how I pronounce each word, click on the chapter header below and press play while reading the relevant page from the book Noongar Boodja Waangkan.
The memoir of Binjarib Nyoongar woman Louise K. Hansen, Smashing Serendipity: The Story of One Mooorditj Yorga was published by Fremantle Press in February 2023. Louise never got to see the publication of her book, passing away just after the final manuscript got sent to the printer, but her daughter, Alice Kearing, helped to make […]
Kaya! In this first episode, Jayden Boundry introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Tyrown Waigana: Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words
He introduces himself, his language and why it's important to share language on Country.
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Moort — the members of a family and the people around us, including mother, child, and friend.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Mother
- Father
- Sister
- Daughter
- Son
- Brother
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
- Cousin
- Aunty
- Uncle
- Baby
- Children
- Child
- Man
- Woman
- Friend
- Elder
- Girl
- Boy
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngany and Moolymari — the parts of our body and face, including the head, cheeks, and teeth.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Hair
- Head
- Heart
- Arm
- Hand
- Stomach
- Bum
- Knee
- Leg
- Foot
- Eye
- Ear
- Cheeks
- Nose
- Teeth
- Mouth
- Tongue
- Neck
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja — the country and landscape, including tree, moon and ocean.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Sky
- River
- Rock
- Earth
- Sun
- Moon
- Star
- Ocean
- Cloud
- Tree
- Wind
- Rain
- Hills
- Rainbow
- Waterhole
- Flower
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boorn wer djet — the trees and flowers, including banksia, she-oak, and kangaroo paw.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Karri
- Marri
- Jarrah
- Peppermint tree
- Grass tree
- Paperbark tree
- She-Oak
- Banksia
- Zamia palm
- Bull Rushes
- Kangaroo paw
- Christmas tree
- Wattle
- Jam tree
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja barna — the animals that are on the land, including the kangaroo, bandicoot, and the echidna.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Kangaroo
- Bandicoot
- Dog
- Echidna
- Bobtail
- Snake
- Goanna
- Gecko
- Quokka
- Numbat
- Ant
- Possum
- Bilby
- Spider
- Grasshopper
- Emu
- Tiger quoll
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Worl barna — the creatures that fly in the sky, including silver gull, bee, and kookaburra.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Australian Raven
- Silver Gull
- Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Bee
- Willy-Wagtail
- White Cockatoo
- Kookaburra
- Tawny Frogmouth
- Red-Breasted Robin
- Magpie
- Butterfly
- Fly
- 28 Parrot
- Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Yeyi wer boorda — the times of the day, including afternoon, tomorrow, and sunset.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Day
- Night
- Morning / Dawn
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Today
- Yesterday
- Tomorrow
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Koorliny — the movements and actions we do, including dance, listen, and eat.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Sit
- Stand
- Run
- See
- Swim
- Play
- Listen
- Hear
- Hit
- Dance
- Jump
- Drink
- Sing
- Laugh
- Cry
- Talk
- Eat
- Sleep
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Noonook moorditj — the words and phrases we use, including hello, how are you, and talk to you later.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Hello / Yes
- Welcome
- No / Nothing
- Look out
- Talk to you later
- Hooray / Yippee
- How Are You?
- Sad
- Shamed
- Bad / Not Good
- Good
- Angry
- Happy
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngadi-Ngadi — the numbers to count, including one, ten, and many.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Many
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Noongar-midi — the traditional tools and things that the Noongar people use, including clothes, spears, and water.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Clothes
- Boomerang
- Spear
- Spear Thrower
- Hitting Stick
- Axe
- Carry Dish
- Women’s Digging Stick
- Shield
- Smoke
- Fire
- Water
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Walken — the colours of the rainbow, including blue, orange and pink.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Purple
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Pink
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Bonar — the Noongar seasons including December – January, February – March, and April – May.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- December – January
- February – March
- April – May
- June – July
- August – September
- October – November
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Kep barna — the animals that swim in the water, including shark, sea turtle, and black swan.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Whale
- Dolphin
- Octopus
- Sea turtle
- Shark
- Crab
- Jellyfish
- Seal
- Black swan
- Duck
- Motorbike frog
- Freshwater turtle
- Freshwater crayfish
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.