Noongar

The English phrase “quokka” is translated into Noongar as kwoka. kwoka refers to the animal known scientifically as Setonix brachyurus.

In Noongar, hello is kaya. Kaya is a general and casual way to express a greeting.

The phrase “my name is” in Noongar is ngany kwerl. This phrase is used by a speaker to identify themselves.