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Heather Broster

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Heather is passionate about everything language-related. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she holds a TEFL certification from Aberystwyth University and a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the University of Western Ontario. Along with her native English, she speaks Italian, Welsh, and a smattering of Japanese and French.

20 Basic Welsh Phrases You’ve Got to Know to Survive

Although almost everyone in Wales is fluent in English, the Welsh language has a steadfast place in the country’s culture and history. In fact, according to a recent survey, approximately 30% of the population of Wales can speak Welsh, thanks in part to the increase in Welsh-medium education. I can tell you first-hand that whenever …

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Welsh Sympathy Quotes & Phrases for Cards

Writing a sympathy message to a family member or friend can be an enormous challenge. In fact, you may feel as if no words could possibly comfort them at their time of need. While it is true that you cannot take their pain away, it is often better to express your feelings and show your …

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How to Say “Thank you very much!” in Welsh

One of the first survival phrases you will have to learn if you move to Wales is “Thank you very much!” This phrase translates as “Diolch yn fawr iawn!“ Dyma chi, pymtheg punt. – O, diolch yn fawr iawn. Here you are, fifteen pounds. – Oh, thank you very much. Let’s break it down into …

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How to Say “Wales” in the Welsh Language – Cymru

how to say wales in welsh cymru

The Welsh word for Wales is Cymru which comes from the Welsh name for the people of Wales, Cymry. Cymru Wales Mae Cymru yn wlad mor brydferth. Wales is such a beautiful country. Both words are descended from the Brythonic word combrogi which means compatriots. It is suspected that it came into use sometime before …

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How to Say “Cheers!” in Welsh

If you’re out at the pub celebrating with your Welsh friends – or any group of friends for that matter– someone will likely offer to make a toast at some point during the conversation. In Welsh, the way to say Cheers! is Iechyd da! (It is sometimes anglicised to Yaki da! or Yaki dah! but …

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How to Say “Have a good day!” in Welsh

‘Have a good day!’ (or ‘Have a nice day!‘) is one of the most common ways in English to conclude a conversation or end a message on a positive note besides the various forms of goodbye. So, naturally, when an English person starts learning Welsh, it is also one of the first expressions he or she …

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