How do you say “100” in Welsh?

The word for 100 (one hundred) in Welsh is either can or cant depending on what follows. An easy way to remember these two variations is to think of the English words can and can’t! 😉

cant

one hundred


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10 Ways to Tell Someone to “Be Quiet!” or “Shut up!” in Welsh

how to say shut up in welsh

Let’s face it – no one really enjoys being impolite but sometimes you have no choice but to tell someone to be quiet. This may be because they are being too loud, as anyone with rambunctious children will understand, or because they are being offensive. Whatever the reason, it is useful to know how to say Shut up! or Be quiet! in Welsh, even if it’s just to understand when other people say it.

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How to Say “Silver” in Welsh

Silver is one of the seven metals of antiquity and has long been regarded as one of the most precious metals in human civilisation. Besides currency and bullions, silver is used for many other purposes including jewellery, silverware, electrical contacts and medical supplies.

welsh word for silver

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How to Say “Rainbow” in Welsh

The standardised word for rainbow taught in classrooms is enfys (plural: enfysau or enfysoedd). If you use this word anywhere in Wales, you will be perfectly understood.

enfys

rainbow


welsh word for rainbow

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