Yaygir, also spelt Yaygirr or Yegir, is an Australian Aboriginal language. It was spoken by the Yaygir people in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
There are attempts to revitalise the language, including the publication of a dictionary in 2012.
Phonology Vowels +VowelsFrontCentralBackHigh Low
Consonants +ConsonantsLabialAlveolar/RetroflexPalatalVelarPlosiveNasalLateralTrill Approximant
Basic phrases
These are some basic phrases provided by the Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative.
English Yaygir Hello there! How are you? Pleased to meet you. Are you feeling well? I’m feeling good. I’m not feeling good. I’m sick . Do well! Thank you / Congratulations. Goodbye / I’m going. Please. Please don’t. Yes. No. What’s your name? My name is ___. I’ll see you! I am Yaygirr. I live here at Maclean / Yamba. Welcome to Maclean / Yamba. This is Yaegl country. I remember our ancestors from long ago. I remember my Elder men and Elder women. This ends here.
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