Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases

Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand.

“When I read through Nganga I feel proud.
It explains Aboriginal language and culture in plain English. It will assist people from all walks of life and of all ages to understand the rich cultural history of the oldest continuous culture in the world.” — Uncle Jim Berg, Gunditimara Elder

Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women’s business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning or where the words come from.

In Ngangy, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboringial Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.