“balanda”, Yolngu word for “white people”, via from Makasar Balanda, from Malay Belanda, from Portuguese Holanda, ultimately from “Holland”.
What's your favourite origin/root of a word? (in any language) I love etymology so much. It's like history & conspiracy theories combined. Our language has secret messages & lizard DNA baked into it. Like how 'gargoyle' comes from gargle / gurgle, because of the water spewing out their mouths
April 11, 2026 at 11:32 PM
“balanda”, Yolngu word for “white people”, via from Makasar Balanda, from Malay Belanda, from Portuguese Holanda, ultimately from “Holland”.
Balanda is the term used in Arnhem Land.
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Balanda is the term used in Arnhem Land.
I read somewhere that "balanda" came into the language via the trepang trade between the Yolngu and the Makassans. The Indonesians referring to outsiders collectively as "balanda", their word for the Dutch.
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM
I read somewhere that "balanda" came into the language via the trepang trade between the Yolngu and the Makassans. The Indonesians referring to outsiders collectively as "balanda", their word for the Dutch.
Balanda in NT, isnt it?
February 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Balanda in NT, isnt it?
Cool to see links to Malay words too - Balanda and Belanda for the Dutch, burung kakak tua for cockatoo, and as an intermediary kesuari for cassowary.
Didgeridoo, cockatoo, emu, goanna, jabiru...
All are Australian terms that look like they're derived from indigenous Australian languages... but actually they aren't.
All are Australian terms that look like they're derived from indigenous Australian languages... but actually they aren't.
Words you thought were Indigenous that actually aren't
Just because it ends in "oo", doesn't mean it's local.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Cool to see links to Malay words too - Balanda and Belanda for the Dutch, burung kakak tua for cockatoo, and as an intermediary kesuari for cassowary.
Iirc Balanda comes from Hollander - my studies in North Australian history are a 1/4 century old though
February 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Iirc Balanda comes from Hollander - my studies in North Australian history are a 1/4 century old though
don’t be fooled by the balanda ways
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aMX2...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aMX2...
Yothu Yindi - Djapana (Official Video)
YouTube video by YothuYindiVEVO
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April 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
don’t be fooled by the balanda ways
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aMX2...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aMX2...
“Hey you children of the land. Don't be fooled by the Balanda ways. It will cause sorrow and woe. For our people and our land” Yothu Yindi Band, Djapana.
September 5, 2023 at 2:33 AM
“Hey you children of the land. Don't be fooled by the Balanda ways. It will cause sorrow and woe. For our people and our land” Yothu Yindi Band, Djapana.
En lisant cet excellent article 1/2
"On devrait se méfier de la mémoire des enfants quand on construit des usines, des ports et leurs équipements.
Ils gardent en mémoire les lieux dans lesquels ils ont été heureux et qu’ils trouvent naturellement beaux. »
(Sophie Bertran De Balanda)
"On devrait se méfier de la mémoire des enfants quand on construit des usines, des ports et leurs équipements.
Ils gardent en mémoire les lieux dans lesquels ils ont été heureux et qu’ils trouvent naturellement beaux. »
(Sophie Bertran De Balanda)
Martigues, cartographies d'un siècle de métamorphoses – Visionscarto
À Martigues, dans le département des Bouches-du-Rhône, un siècle de transformations a laissé derrière lui une mosaïque de traces : ports, usines, grands ensembles, routes, lotissements, paysages…
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August 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
En lisant cet excellent article 1/2
"On devrait se méfier de la mémoire des enfants quand on construit des usines, des ports et leurs équipements.
Ils gardent en mémoire les lieux dans lesquels ils ont été heureux et qu’ils trouvent naturellement beaux. »
(Sophie Bertran De Balanda)
"On devrait se méfier de la mémoire des enfants quand on construit des usines, des ports et leurs équipements.
Ils gardent en mémoire les lieux dans lesquels ils ont été heureux et qu’ils trouvent naturellement beaux. »
(Sophie Bertran De Balanda)
Kubos komunistų partija dėl krizės atidėjo savo suvažiavimą
Kubos komunistų partija dÄl krizÄs atidÄjo savo suvažiavimÄ
Kubos komunistų partija atidÄjo savo devintÄ
jį balandžio mÄnesį numatytÄ
suvažiavimÄ
dÄl Å¡alį apÄmusios ekonominÄs krizÄ...
www.lrt.lt
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Kubos komunistų partija dėl krizės atidėjo savo suvažiavimą
It there were rich indigenous societies that were smashed. Where these still exist- such as in Yolgnu communities- the lack of balanda social infrastructure less severe
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It there were rich indigenous societies that were smashed. Where these still exist- such as in Yolgnu communities- the lack of balanda social infrastructure less severe
Balanda is such a useful word too.
April 12, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Balanda is such a useful word too.
#Straya: the “balanda”
Kate Grenville: ‘I’m recognising the way in which I don’t belong in Australia. I don’t have to pretend any more’
The lauded author on her journey to unlearn the lies told about colonisation and First Nations people in her youth, and why non-Indigenous Australians need a different name
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#Straya: the “balanda”
Bessarabian Nightmares leaving Steam soon
Bessarabian Nightmares leaving Steam soon
Balanda announced earlier today that their 2022 action/adventure game, Bessarabian Nightmares, will be leaving Steam soon. The $1.99 game will remain playable for existing owners after it’s been removed from the storefront. I have made the final decision to discontinue the sale of Bessarabian Nightmares. The game will soon be
delistedgames.com
August 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Bessarabian Nightmares leaving Steam soon
Una familia berciana invierte 10.800 euros en la compra de tres bombas solares para agua para Kilela Balanda (Congo) #bierzo #ponferrada #congo #solidaridad #agua
Una familia berciana invierte 10.800 euros en la compra de tres bombas solares para agua para Kilela Balanda (Congo)
www.infobierzo.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Una familia berciana invierte 10.800 euros en la compra de tres bombas solares para agua para Kilela Balanda (Congo) #bierzo #ponferrada #congo #solidaridad #agua
I adore this woman. She makes sense of the horror we mostly choose to ignore. I am #balanda. #KateGrenville www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Kate Grenville: ‘I’m recognising the way in which I don’t belong in Australia. I don’t have to pretend any more’
The lauded author on her journey to unlearn the lies told about colonisation and First Nations people in her youth, and why non-Indigenous Australians need a different name
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I adore this woman. She makes sense of the horror we mostly choose to ignore. I am #balanda. #KateGrenville www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
(2018) "Treaty" is a protest song by Australian musical group Yothu Yindi, which is made up of Aboriginal and balanda (non-Aboriginal) members. Released in June 1991, "Treaty" was the first song by a predominantly Aboriginal band to chart in Australia.
#MusicSky youtu.be/uMRrMsUxwPI?...
#MusicSky youtu.be/uMRrMsUxwPI?...
Midnight Oil - Treaty (Live At The Domain, Sydney) ft. Yirrmal
YouTube video by MidnightOilVEVO
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October 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
(2018) "Treaty" is a protest song by Australian musical group Yothu Yindi, which is made up of Aboriginal and balanda (non-Aboriginal) members. Released in June 1991, "Treaty" was the first song by a predominantly Aboriginal band to chart in Australia.
#MusicSky youtu.be/uMRrMsUxwPI?...
#MusicSky youtu.be/uMRrMsUxwPI?...
Gorgeous Galiwin’ku - in awe of the Walking Together team bringing Yolŋu and Balanda knowledge together to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Such impactful, community-centred work … and such a passionate, smart, hilariously fun team!!! Thanks for letting me hang out with you all
November 29, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Gorgeous Galiwin’ku - in awe of the Walking Together team bringing Yolŋu and Balanda knowledge together to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Such impactful, community-centred work … and such a passionate, smart, hilariously fun team!!! Thanks for letting me hang out with you all
When trying to learn Kriol at Timber Creek, I knew who was being discussed when I heard the words “balanda heh heh heh” 😏
Then came the humbugging
All good 👍
Then came the humbugging
All good 👍
April 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
When trying to learn Kriol at Timber Creek, I knew who was being discussed when I heard the words “balanda heh heh heh” 😏
Then came the humbugging
All good 👍
Then came the humbugging
All good 👍
Martin Qvarnström i Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki i Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki de la Universitat d’Uppsala han liderat l’equip que ha analitzat més de 500 mostres de bromalits. Foto: excavacions a Lisowice, Polònia (Krystian Balanda)
November 27, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Martin Qvarnström i Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki i Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki de la Universitat d’Uppsala han liderat l’equip que ha analitzat més de 500 mostres de bromalits. Foto: excavacions a Lisowice, Polònia (Krystian Balanda)
Season 10 of Shelf Confidence starts THIS THURSDAY with a conversation on human trafficking.
PFMA talks with Philly Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT & Laura Cyrus of TAT about how transportation, events, & frontline employees can recognize warning signs & respond.
PFMA talks with Philly Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT & Laura Cyrus of TAT about how transportation, events, & frontline employees can recognize warning signs & respond.
July 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Season 10 of Shelf Confidence starts THIS THURSDAY with a conversation on human trafficking.
PFMA talks with Philly Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT & Laura Cyrus of TAT about how transportation, events, & frontline employees can recognize warning signs & respond.
PFMA talks with Philly Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT & Laura Cyrus of TAT about how transportation, events, & frontline employees can recognize warning signs & respond.
Human trafficking can intersect with transportation networks, but it does not depend on them.
In this clip from Shelf Confidence, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT explains why awareness matters, businesses and public spaces. Watch the full episode of PFMA Talks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention.
In this clip from Shelf Confidence, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT explains why awareness matters, businesses and public spaces. Watch the full episode of PFMA Talks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention.
July 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Human trafficking can intersect with transportation networks, but it does not depend on them.
In this clip from Shelf Confidence, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT explains why awareness matters, businesses and public spaces. Watch the full episode of PFMA Talks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention.
In this clip from Shelf Confidence, Marisa Balanda of PennDOT explains why awareness matters, businesses and public spaces. Watch the full episode of PFMA Talks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention.
New filing: "SFO v. OAK airport trademark case (San Francisco sues Oakland for OAK airport name change)"
Doc #91: NOTICE of Change in Counsel: Attorney Christopher J. Lindemeier no longer representing Port of Oakland in…
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Doc #91: NOTICE of Change in Counsel: Attorney Christopher J. Lindemeier no longer representing Port of Oakland in…
[full entry below 👇]
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL68449160
March 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New filing: "SFO v. OAK airport trademark case (San Francisco sues Oakland for OAK airport name change)"
Doc #91: NOTICE of Change in Counsel: Attorney Christopher J. Lindemeier no longer representing Port of Oakland in…
[full entry below 👇]
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL68449160
Doc #91: NOTICE of Change in Counsel: Attorney Christopher J. Lindemeier no longer representing Port of Oakland in…
[full entry below 👇]
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL68449160