About The Author

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.


The 10 Most Popular Male Welsh Names (and Their Pronunciation)

The ebb and flow of name popularity is a dynamic phenomenon. Names that once dominated the charts a decade ago can fade into obscurity in the next, just like my own name, Heather. Frequently, names stage a comeback after years of being dormant, illustrating the cyclical nature of naming trends influenced by societal shifts and …

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20 Welsh Slang Words You Need to Learn Today

In this day and age, you will hear a lot of people using Welsh slang words or bratiaith, especially among the youth. Please remember that slang is very informal language and it can even offend some people, but it’s likely you’ll come across it on your Welsh language journey. Encountering these words can be quite …

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6 Different Ways to Say “Beautiful” in Welsh

Looking to pay someone or something a compliment? Just like with other words, there are several different ways of saying ‘beautiful’ in the Welsh language. Here are the top 6 adjectives for you to learn. 1. Hardd Let’s start with the most common one. This adjective can be used to describe a person (specifically a …

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The Most Important Question Words in Welsh

Question words, also known as open question words, play a crucial role in helping individuals gather information about their surroundings. Unlike yes-no questions, open questions allow for a wide range of responses, necessitating answers that go beyond a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. In the Welsh language, there are several methods to construct questions using open …

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The 20 Most Important Verbs in Welsh

Verbs are very important for developing your language skills as they allow you to start building sentences. Without verbs it’s unlikely you will put a meaningful sentence together. The good news is that in comparison to other languages, such as Spanish or French for example, verbs in colloquial Welsh are relatively easy to remember as …

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How to Say “Rain” in Welsh – Glaw

One notable feature associated with Wales, in addition to its rugby team and male voice choirs, is its unpredictable climate. A day can commence with bright sunshine and warmth, only to swiftly shift into a blustery, rain-soaked tempest. It’s one of the reasons we love living here – you never know what to expect!

Today we will be focusing on the weather phenomenon that gives Wales its luscious green hills: the rain, or glaw in Welsh. It is a masculine noun that is usually uncountable, although the plural forms glawiau or glawogydd do exist.

welsh word for rain is glaw

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20 Famous Quotes about Life Translated into Welsh

We all have quotes we live by to give us a little push, motivation or inspiration in day to day life. Life can be challenging at times, and some words of wisdom may be what we need to have a more positive outlook. Here are 20 famous life quotes translated into Welsh to try out …

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4 Ways to Respond to “Diolch” (Thank you) in Welsh

When someone thanks you for something you’ve done, e.g. for a favour or a kind gesture, it’s always important to know how to respond to that person with the right expression. This shows that helping them has caused you no problems. Below are the four most common responses you will come across in the Welsh …

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5 Ways to Say “I wish…” in Welsh

There are many different ways you can say “I wish…” in Welsh depending on preference and the formality of the language. This article covers the five most common translation for the phrase. 1. Basai’n dda gen i / Byddai’n dda gen i … The literal translation for this phrase in English is, “It would be …

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