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!“
…How to Say “Thank you very much!” in Welsh
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The Tradition of the Welsh Christmas Horse Skull: Mari Lwyd in Dinas Mawddwy
Mari Lwyd (or Y Fari Lwyd) is a uniquely Welsh pagan tradition that predates Christianity. Although typically associated with South Wales, it is celebrated annually on or close to January 13th in the small town of Dinas Mawddwy, located in the heart of Gwynedd in the north.
…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.
…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 is eager to translate!
…How to Say “Good Night” in the Welsh Language
There is only one way to say Good night! in Welsh and that is Nos da! with nos meaning night and da meaning good.
…10 Funny Welsh Sayings, Idioms and Phrases
Every language is full of interesting idioms and sayings but some tend to be funnier than others, especially those whose figurative meaning seemingly has little, if anything to do with the actual meaning of the phrase.
…Welsh Language Christmas Carols & Songs with Lyrics & Translation (Carolau a Chaneuon Nadolig Cymraeg)
One of my favourite things about Christmas is the songs and carols, so you can imagine my delight when I discovered that the Welsh language has not only its own versions of many of our popular English carols but also multiple songs of its own!
…Welsh Weather: Words & Phrases for Everyday Use
Welsh weather is known for being whimsical. One minute the sun might be shining and the next it could be pouring with rain. In fact, it isn’t unheard of to experience snow, wind, rain and sunshine all in the same day.
…How to Say “Hello” in the Welsh Language: 5 Different Ways!
If you’re visiting Wales but aren’t sure how to greet people, you’ve come to the right place! Here we cover five different ways of saying “hello” in Welsh, some of which will sound quite familiar to English ears! Pob lwc! 🙂
…Welsh Christmas Greetings, Vocabulary & Sayings
If you are celebrating Christmas in Wales this year and want to make the best use of your Welsh over the holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find a number of greetings, sayings and important vocabulary in Welsh to do with Christmas. Now there’s no excuse whatsoever to let your Cymraeg get rusty over the break! 😉
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