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An instant Welsh lesson!

 

Welsh, also known as 'the language of heaven'  is one of the oldest spoken languages in Europe, and is the most popular of the Celtic languages spoken today. Welsh speaking communities can be found in Australia, England, the United States, Sweden and Patagonia in Argentina.

 

Below is our crash course in Welsh:

 

Welsh

Pronunciation

English

Croeso

Kroyso

Welcome

Diolch

Deeolk

Thank You

Iechud Da!

Yekeed dah

Cheers!

Cenhinen

Kenheenen

Leeks

Defaid

Deevide

Sheep

Mynydd

Munnith

Mountain

Rygbi

Rugby

Rugby

Pêl-Droed

Pale Droid

Football

Tafarn

Tavaarn

Pub

Hwyl Fawr

Hoil Vaawr

Good Bye

Bore Da

Borer-Dah

Good Morning

Prynhawn Da

Prin-hown Dah

Good Afternoon

Nôs Da

Noss Dah

Good Night

Aber

Aber

Mouth of a River

Afon

A-von

River

Caer

Ka-ir

Fort

Cwm

Koom

Valley

Eglwys

Egg-lwis

Church

Pont

Pont

Bridge

Porth

Po-rth

Port

 

If you would like to know more about the Welsh language and its culture, then please visit www.bwrdd-yr-iaith.org.uk or www.homecomingwales.com