The Dhurga Dictionary and Learner's Grammar

The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language is an overdue and extremely valuable resource for the Dhurga speaking people of Yuin Country and of any person wanting to learn the traditional language.

The Dhurga language is spoken from south of Nowra to Narooma and west to Braidwood and Araluen. This publication is the most concise compilation of the Dhurga language to date with over 730 words including informant and recorder details as validation of authenticity. The dictionary is user-friendly for all literacy levels and readers, it is the very first of its kind and in high demand.

Production Details

• Paperback
• 240mm x 170mm x 20mm
• 128pp
• Released June 2020 
• ISBN 9781925302608

Contents

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction- Kerry Boyenga and Jane Simpson
Chapter 2: Yuin People and the South-East Coast Languages- Patricia Ellis
Chapter 3: Using this Dictionary- Eleanor Jorgensen
Chapter 4: Dhurga Pronunciation and Spelling
Chapter 5: Guide to Parts of Speech
Chapter 6: How to Make a Sentence
Chapter 7: How to Find the Sources of Words in the Dictionary
Chapter 8: Dhurga to English Dictionary
Chapter 9: English to Dhurga Word Finder
Chapter 10: English to Dhurga Word Finder by Categories
Chapter 11: Author Biographies

About The Author

Siblings Patricia Ellis, Kerry Boyenga and Waine Donovan are all teachers with over 80 years’ experience collectively in the education system. All three have been teaching the Dhurga language since early 2000.

They are extremely passionate and proud of their Aboriginal culture and language and have worked tirelessly in their efforts to see the publication of The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language. This is their gift to their language community.

About The Cover

Cover art: Waine Donovan