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Discover the Ngarinyman to English Dictionary, a vital resource for preserving the rich linguistic heritage of the Ngarinyman people from the Northern Territory, Australia. This beautifully illustrated dictionary is not just a compilation of words; it offers profound insights into the Ngarinyman culture, encompassing detailed information about local plants, animals, and traditional practices. Published by Aboriginal Studies Press in 2019 and sporting the ISBN 9781925302806, this brand new edition is perfect for both language enthusiasts and cultural learners alike.
The Ngarinyman to English Dictionary features an easy-to-navigate structure with English translations of Ngarinyman words, extensive grammar guides, and an English index, making it an ideal tool for beginners as well as advanced speakers and professionals like translators and interpreters. Engaging with this dictionary enables you to explore the Ngarinyman language and deepen your understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures.
By acquiring this dictionary, you are supporting the AIATSIS Indigenous Language Preservation: Dictionaries Project, which addresses the critical issue of language loss in Australia. Your purchase helps to create high-quality dictionaries that are essential for education and literacy development in Indigenous communities. Experience the beauty of the Ngarinyman language and contribute to its preservation today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925302806
Year: 2019
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Ngarinyman is an Aboriginal language of the northern Victoria
River District in the Northern Territory (Australia). Many
Ngarinyman people live in Yarralin, Bulla Camp, Amanbidji
(Kildurk) and around Timber Creek. The Ngarinyman to English
Dictionary contains Ngarinyman words with English translations,
illustrations and detailed encyclopaedic information about plants, animals and cultural practices. Also included is a guide to
Ngarinyman grammar and an English index. This volume is ideal
for both beginners and advanced speakers of Ngarinyman, for
translators and interpreters, and for anyone interested in learning
more about Ngarinyman language and culture.
The Ngarinyman 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. The Dictionaries Project is proudly
funded by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Ngarinyman to English Dictionary features an easy-to-navigate structure with English translations of Ngarinyman words, extensive grammar guides, and an English index, making it an ideal tool for beginners as well as advanced speakers and professionals like translators and interpreters. Engaging with this dictionary enables you to explore the Ngarinyman language and deepen your understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures.
By acquiring this dictionary, you are supporting the AIATSIS Indigenous Language Preservation: Dictionaries Project, which addresses the critical issue of language loss in Australia. Your purchase helps to create high-quality dictionaries that are essential for education and literacy development in Indigenous communities. Experience the beauty of the Ngarinyman language and contribute to its preservation today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925302806
Year: 2019
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Ngarinyman is an Aboriginal language of the northern Victoria
River District in the Northern Territory (Australia). Many
Ngarinyman people live in Yarralin, Bulla Camp, Amanbidji
(Kildurk) and around Timber Creek. The Ngarinyman to English
Dictionary contains Ngarinyman words with English translations,
illustrations and detailed encyclopaedic information about plants, animals and cultural practices. Also included is a guide to
Ngarinyman grammar and an English index. This volume is ideal
for both beginners and advanced speakers of Ngarinyman, for
translators and interpreters, and for anyone interested in learning
more about Ngarinyman language and culture.
The Ngarinyman 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. The Dictionaries Project is proudly
funded by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.