kaya
The English phrase "good morning" is translated into Noongar as kaya.
kaya is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
Did you know?
- The word kaya is deeply tied to the concept of 'presence', making the greeting more about acknowledging a person's existence than the time of day.
- While it translates to 'good morning', kaya is used in modern communities as a universal 'hello' for any hour of the day.
- The use of kaya can vary depending on the specific Noongar dialect or regional group within the south-west of Western Australia.
Examples in context
- Kaya.Good morning.
- Kaya, karragu.Good morning, friend.
- Kaya, buntha.Good morning, lady.
