21 January 2013 Last updated at 19:35 ET<br><br><b><font size="4">Lost indigenous language revived in Australia</font></b><br><br>By Phil MercerBBC News, Sydney<br><br><b>An Aboriginal language crushed under the weight of European colonisation in Australia has been revived, thanks to the dedication of researchers and the vision of 19th Century German missionaries.<br>
</b><br>The Kaurna language once thrived and was spoken by the original inhabitants of Adelaide. But it began to disappear from daily use in South Australia as early as the 1860s.<br><br>Ivaritji, an elder who was thought to be the last fluent speaker of Kaurna, died in the late 1920s. More than 80 years later, its unique sounds have been brought back to life.<br>
<br>"It is about self-identity and cultural identity as well," explained Vincent "Jack"' Buckskin, who runs evening courses for both Aboriginal and non-indigenous students.<br><br>"At first it is a little bit difficult to learn and is very different to English, which is what we all grew up with," he said.<br>
<br><br><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kaurna language</font></b><br><br>Traditional words<br><br>Niinamarni - to say hello to one person; also means are you good<br>Niinamarnitidli - means good day<br>Purrunarninthi - means coming alive<br>
<br>Newly-created words<br><br>Panpapanpalya - means conference<br>Warraityi - means phone (literally the voice-sending thing)<br>Mukarntu - means computer (literally lightening brain)<br><br>Access full article below: <br>
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20066624">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20066624</a>