Today’s Welsh word of the day is unfortunately a rather yucky one! We’re going to discuss the word seimllyd, literally meaning fatty. But it’s often used in a more general sense to refer to a greasy texture, or metaphorically to mean a smarmy person, like oily in English. seimllyd greasy This adjective can’t mutate, and ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Seimllyd (greasy) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
The Welsh word for a roof is the very simple to, a masculine noun with the plural forms toeau and toeon (roofs). It’s an easy one to confuse, because people often shorten eto (again) to to colloquially. Plus, since it looks like the English word to, a lot of people mispronounce it. to roof toeon ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: To (roof) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
One of the most compelling reasons to learn a foreign language is that languages differ not only in the words they use, but in what those words represent. The concepts and experiences that are given form through language – sometimes with a single word, sometimes with many – vary from one tongue to another. These ... Read more The post 10 Welsh Words You Can’t Translate Into English – And One You Actually Can! appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Content clauses (previously called noun clauses) are a special type of dependent clause. In Welsh, they are called cymalau enwol. Content clauses often function as the object of a verb. This is usually a verb of communication or mental state such as know, think, say, believe, understand, acknowledge. In English, such clauses are optionally linked ... Read more The post Using Content Clauses in Welsh appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is rhai, an incredibly useful determiner and pronoun. It’s best translated as some. rhai some Rhai can only mutate in one way, becoming rai. Soft mutationrai Nasal mutationN/A Aspirate mutationN/A But there are a lot of cases where this can happen, so it’s worth being aware of. For example, ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Rhai (some) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word may seem a bit of an oddball choice at first, but if you look a little closer, it’s key to the history and geography of Wales. I’m talking about abaty, meaning abbey. The plural form is abatai (abbeys). abaty abbey abatai abbeys This plural form may be a bit surprising. It’s because ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Abaty (abbey) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Personally, I’m someone who always wears trywsus (trousers) and could never be caught in a sgert (skirt). In general, I’m not the most benywaidd (feminine). So one of the most reliable ways I can make my friends laugh is to pull out an old picture of me in a girly ffrog! If you haven’t guessed, ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Ffrog (dress) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
In any language, the most important words are often the most basic. One key example of this is the word big – short and simple, but used in almost every conversation you’ll ever have. The Welsh word for big is mawr. mawr big It’s sometimes pronounced like this in South Wales, colloquially: But this is ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Mawr (big) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
People often joke that modern life is full of biwrocratiaeth (bureaucracy). Whether it’s paying your trethi (taxes) or getting your trwydded yrru (driver’s license), everything seems to take a lot of gwaith papur (paperwork)! At an Eisteddfod when I was about ten, I remember the cerdd (poem) picked for the recitation competition was all about ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Rhestr (list) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is llyffant, pluralised as either llyffaint or llyffantod. It can mean toad or frog depending on whether you’re in South or North Wales, and its etymology is unclear. You can also use it as an insult – like how we call someone a toad in English if we think ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is parchus. It can be a little confusing, as it carries the dual meaning of both respectable and respectful. Which interpretation a native speaker naturally leans toward often depends on where in Wales they’re from. parchus respectable / respectful Those who primarily use parchus to mean respectful will often ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Nobody’s perfect – we’ve all done things that were a bit silly or careless at one time or another. I certainly have my fair share of those regrets, and I have to admit, most of them happened when I was yn fy arddegau (in my teens). But the blynyddoedd arddegol (teenage years) aren’t all bad. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Do you have a hoff liw (favourite colour)? A lot of people go for porffor (purple). In Welsh as in English, this word functions mainly as an adjective, though it can also be used as a masculine noun. porffor purple It’s no coincidence that porffor starts with the letter p, just like the English translation. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Whether it’s on the way to the swyddfa (office), or in a desperate hurry to catch a trên (train), we’ve all been in a situation where we need to rush. The word rush in English generally conveys two things – that we’re under time pressure to do something, and that we’re moving very fast in ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
When you’re learning a new iaith (language), it’s tempting to focus on memorising lots of nouns and adjectives. They’re easier to relate to everyday life, and much less likely to present confusing grammatical challenges. But adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions are just as important. They’re key if you ever want to be able to use Welsh ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
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As with many other languages, the type of Welsh you use in conversation depends on who you’re speaking to. This mainly comes down to the distinction between formal and informal speech. Formal speech is typically used when addressing someone older than you, someone you don’t know personally, or someone in a professional or service role. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Travelling to Wales for the first time and want to know a few handy phrases to get by? Or maybe you’ve travelled to Wales before and want to refresh your memory? Learning just a few simple sentences will make your trip worthwhile, as it shows that you respect the Welsh language as well as the ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of the Welsh language? Here we explore ten intriguing facts about Welsh that you may not have known. Join us on a journey to discover the distinctive features and cultural significance of Welsh, a language that embodies the spirit of Wales! Wales has one of the ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Learning Welsh or Cymraeg in this era has become remarkably accessible, thanks to numerous Welsh language courses and apps designed for all age groups. There are various compelling reasons to learn Welsh, and it holds greater significance than ever, especially considering the Welsh Government’s ambitious goal to have a million people proficient in Welsh by ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Learning greetings is often one of the initial steps in acquiring a new language. Here I’ve compiled a list of key Welsh greetings, or cyfarchion Cymraeg, to aid you on your Welsh language venture. The following greetings are particularly relevant for informal settings, such as interactions with friends, family, or those you’re at ease with. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Have you recently brought a new ci (dog in Welsh) into your home and find yourself grappling with the perfect name? Or perhaps you’re just intrigued by the most prevalent Welsh dog names? Look no further, as this blog post is your go-to guide for the most common dog names in Welsh. Research indicates that ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
