Yuuruu-nginda ngaya!

I want rain!

Yuuruu-nginda ngaya.

This Introductory Gamilaraay Language Reader (Level: 6) utilizes repetition to sink in a range of concepts including some continuous verb forms, understanding the ‘wanting’ suffix and introducing a suite of Gamilaraay animal names. The book utilizes hyphens to help learners understand the structures of the language.

This book tells a relatively simple story of several animals on Gamilaraay country who want water to return to their creek. Yuuruu-nginda ngaya – I want rain!

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