In English, we have things pretty easy. If you want to confirm a statement, you say “Yes!” and if you want to negate a statement, you say “No!” It doesn’t get much more straightforward than that!
…How to Say “Yes” and “No” in Welsh
Grammar
What is the difference between ‘erioed’ and ‘byth’ in Welsh?
If you are confused by the usage of ‘erioed’ and ‘byth’, you aren’t alone! It is something I struggled with when I first started learning Welsh and many of my fellow learners agree that it is one of the most difficult distinctions to wrap your head around!
Translated into English, both words can mean either ‘ever’ or ‘never’ depending on the context but they aren’t interchangeable. Put simply, ‘byth’ is used for ongoing situations whereas ‘erioed’ is restricted to completed events. Let’s take a look at what I mean by analysing the examples below.
…How to Say ‘Before’ in Welsh: O’r blaen or cyn?
When would you use cyn as opposed to o’r blaen in Welsh?
This is a question many beginners – and even some intermediate learners – struggle with, since both can be translated as “before” in English.
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