While Welsh is in many ways more regular than English (for example, in its spelling system), lluosogion, or plurals are unfortunately an area in which Welsh is very irregular indeed! In Welsh, there are several ways of forming plurals, which are often used in combination with each other. BBC Bitesize provides a helpful list, which …
Are you at that point in your Welsh-learning journey where you’re confident in the words and phrases you do know, but you’d like to liven things up a bit? One good way to do that is by varying the amount of emphasis you place on different elements of speech. Or maybe you’re just starting out …
There are two kinds of Welsh learners – those who anxiously memorise mutation charts and the gender of nouns, and those who sit back, relax, and hope it will come to them in time. Honestly, there are merits to both approaches. Learning as an adult, it’ll probably take a while for you to get enough …
The genitive or y genidol is the term for words and grammatical structures that denote possession. In Welsh, possession works quite differently from in English. For instance, take a look at these two English phrases: How would you translate these into Welsh? In my experience, most learners have an easier time translating the first phrase …
This year, for the very first time, my son took part in our two local Eisteddfods, singing the beautiful song O Lili Wen Fach—one of the Welsh names for the snowdrop. In fact, every child in Wales aged six and under is learning this song in class, though not all of them go on to …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 2050.
So, why should you learn this unique Celtic language in 2025?
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. …