The first translation most Welsh to English dictionaries offer for the word green in Welsh is gwyrdd which was borrowed from the Latin viridis.
gwyrdd
green
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How to Say “Mum / Mother” in Welsh
The word for mother in Welsh is mam (plural: mamau). It is also the correct translation for mum or mom.
Mam
Mum
10 Ways to Tell Someone to “Be Quiet!” or “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.
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.
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
How to Say “Tree” in Welsh – Coeden
The Welsh word for tree that appears in most dictionaries and textbooks is coeden. What many learners find confusing is that the singular of tree is longer than the plural, which is coed (trees)!
How to Say “Cup of Tea” in Welsh
There are very few things in life the Welsh enjoy more than a good cup of tea. In fact, it is estimated that the entire British population drinks more than 60 billion cups of tea a year – that’s an astonishing 900 cups per person!
10 Ways to Say “Toilet” in Welsh
The English have come up with their fair share of nicknames for the humble toilet over the years, and so, too, have the Welsh!
How to Say “Father Christmas” in Welsh
The name the Welsh give to Father Christmas (or Santa Claus) is Siôn Corn. The name Siôn is pronounced like the name Shaun with an elongated ‘aw‘ and corn (meaning horn or chimney pot) is pronounced much like the English word corn but with a rolled R.
Learn how to say “Cardiff” in Welsh
Ah, Cardiff – the capital of Wales and its largest city. Located at the southern end of the country, it is the home of the National Assembly for Wales, most cultural institutions, the Welsh media and a fantastic castle. What’s not to love?