Dharawal Language

A collection of Dharawal words endorsed by Shellharbour City Council's Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

Actions

Gamadji - Talking

Animals

Buru - Kangaroo

Guruwara - Brush Tail Possum

Mirigaan - Dog

Warabinji Nanda Gari - Red Bellied Black Snake

Birds

Biraban - Emu

Bunda - Hawk

Garrangabumarri - Pelican

Fish and Sea Life

Daringyan - Stingray

Gawura - Whale

Juraangah - Dolphin

Walumil - Port Jackson Shark

Landscape

Bilbara - Mountain

Woorigal (Mt Warrigal) - Wild Dingo

Place

Yerrowah - Meeting place (Shellharbour)

Wonwin - Place where there were big fish (Shellharbour)

Tools

Waragonj - Boomerang