Blog Archives - Page 4 of 7

How to Say “No Problem!” in Welsh

When someone thanks you for doing them a favour, a very useful Welsh phrase you can use in the place of Croeso! (You’re welcome) is the casual “Dim problem!” which translates as “No problem!“ Diolch am fy helpu heddiw. – Dim problem! Thanks for helping me today. – No problem! Adding on o gwbl (meaning …

St. David’s Day, celebrated every year on March 1st, is a day of national pride for the Welsh, much like Independence Day for the Americans. Though the original significance of Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant circulates around the life and miracles of 6th century patron saint David, it has come to represent much more. It is …

The start of the New Year (blwyddyn newydd) is the most popular time to make a list of resolutions (addunedau). By taking into consideration what worked during the previous year, it becomes possible to set goals for the following year.

To those who do not live in the United Kingdom, and even to those who do, the Welsh national anthem may be relatively unknown. However, for the Welsh, it is a symbol of their independence and distinctiveness in terms of culture and language. Always sung in Welsh, the anthem is played at any sort of …

romantic welsh phrases for st dwynwen's day

St. Dwynwen’s Day, which takes place on January 25th, is what is known as the Welsh Valentine’s Day, although it celebrates a very different saint!

One of the best places you can practise your Welsh and increase your confidence is at your local café, especially if customers are encouraged to order in Welsh. In this article, we’ve included the most common Welsh phrases you will hear when ordering, paying and receiving your food at the table. Ordering at the counter …

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 …

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 …

how to say merry christmas and a happy new year in welsh

Things are certainly starting to feel Christmassy here in Tywyn. The festive street lights have been lit, the high street shops are decorated to the nines with colourful lights and decorations, and our local Father Christmas has paid a visit to most of the villages in the area on his sleigh. Unusually for this time of year, the temperature has fallen below zero, giving the rolling hills of the Dysynni valley a frosty silver sheen in the early hours of the morning. It certainly is a magical time of year! 🙂

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 …

How to Say “No Problem!” in Welsh

How to Say “Happy St. David’s Day” in Welsh (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus)

10 Common New Year’s Resolutions (Addunedau) in Welsh

Learn the Welsh National Anthem: Words and Translation

10 Romantic Welsh Phrases for St. Dwynwen’s Day

The Most Common Welsh Phrases You’ll Hear in a Café

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

Welsh Sympathy Quotes & Phrases for Cards

How to Say “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” in the Welsh Language

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