Mudburra to English Dictionary
to English Dictionary
Mudburra is an Aboriginal language of the Northern Territory (Australia). Many Mudburra people live in Elliott, Marlinja, Yarralin and Kalkaringi. The Mudburra to English Dictionary contains Mudburra words with English translations, illustrations and detailed encyclopaedic information about plants, animals and cultural practices. Also included is a guide to Mudburra grammar, an English index and handsigns used by Mudburra people.
This volume is ideal for both beginners and advanced speakers of Mudburra, for translators and interpreters, and for anyone interested in learning more about Mudburra language and culture.
The Mudburra to English Dictionary is a part of the AIATSIS Indigenous Language Preservation: Dictionaries Project. This project is a response to the alarming rates of language loss in Australia, and aims to support the publication of Indigenous languages dictionaries. A dictionary contributes to language maintenance, supporting written texts of all genres including important literacy development resources.
Dictionaries are a valuable addition to the tool kit of language learners, educators, interpreters and translators. The Dictionaries Project will produce a number of much-needed, high-quality dictionaries of Indigenous languages, which will contribute to community efforts to revitalise and strengthen their languages.
Production Details
- Paperback
- 248mm x 180mm x 30mm
- 448pp
- Released November 2019
- ISBN 9781925302578
Contents
Preface
The dictionary team
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Language and history
Chapter 2: Family
Chapter 3: Alphabet
Chapter 4: Grammar guide
Chapter 5: Explanation of dictionary entries
Chapter 6: Mudburra to English dictionary
Chapter 7: English to Mudburra word finder
Chapter 8: English to Mudburra scientific name finder
Chapter 9: Mudburra verbs
Chapter 10: Mudburra hand signs
About The Author
Compilers:
Rebeca Green, Jennifer Green, Amanda Hamilton-Hollaway, Felicity Meakins, David Osgarby and Rob Pensalfini.
With Contributions from:
Pharlap Dilkbarri Dixon, Jumbo Kijilikarri Collins, Sue ‘Lady’ Mangkanjangiwarra Dixon, Lucy Hughes, Albert Lalka Crowson, Shannon Kulngankarri Dixon, Janey Walanyku Lunjabirni Dixon, Ray Dimakarri Dixon, Wendy Hughes, Maureen Bill, Susan Kingston, Raylene Bill, Bernie Dixon, Jeffrey Manawurda Dixon and Todman Dixon.
With additional Contributions from:
Glenn Wightman, Patrick McConvell, David Nash and Mary Laughren.
About The Cover
Front cover image is Jabiru, Janey Dixon 2018; courtesy of Barkly Arts.