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Although there are numerous names for trees many people are aware of names such as Yurunga for example: 

A tree standing alone is a Demura or Temora. 

You are waking on pathways named Muru and the are relative to walkng Yenura or Yennora. Muru might also be referred to as a running path of water.

When you are travelling in a pair the phrase is Mittigar, if you travel in groups of 2 you a related as Ngaliya.    

The clouds above you are name Buurah, Boorah, a cluster of clouds are Buurah-dah

Earth  Bembul. walking on earth, Yenmara bembul-ra

Wind  Guwarra.  This is a strong wind,  Mudang guwarra,  diya-dah

Fire     Gwianga.  Let's make a fire, Bangala gwianga-da

Water  Badu.  Wash with water Milyadyuga badu

 

Eg: A ranger might say

Warami budyari yura, gawi ngalawayu ngaya-wa bangada narang byalla.

It's good to see you, come sit together  make small talk.       

Byala?

Let's talk?

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