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Basic Welsh phrases
The phrases you will use most in Welsh: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Welsh | Meaning |
|---|---|
helo | Hello |
helo | Hi |
Bore da | Good morning |
Prynhawn da | Good afternoon |
Noswaith dda | Good evening |
Nos da | Good night |
Hwyl fawr | Goodbye |
Welwn ni chi nes ymlaen | See you later |
Welwn ni chi yfory | See you tomorrow |
croeso | Welcome |
Braf cwrdd â chi | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Welsh | Meaning |
|---|---|
Sut ydych chi? | How are you? |
Rwy'n iawn, diolch | I am fine, thank you |
Beth yw eich enw? | What is your name? |
Fy enw i yw Anna | My name is Anna |
O ble ydych chi'n dod? | Where are you from? |
Ydych chi'n siarad Saesneg? | Do you speak English? |
Dw i ddim yn deall | I do not understand |
A allwch ailadrodd hynny? | Can you repeat that? |
Siaradwch yn araf os gwelwch yn dda | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Welsh | Meaning |
|---|---|
Diolch | Thank you |
Diolch yn fawr iawn | Thank you very much |
Croeso | You are welcome |
os gwelwch yn dda | Please |
Mae'n ddrwg gen i | Sorry |
Esgusodwch fi | Excuse me |
ie | Yes |
Na | No |
Travel
| Welsh | Meaning |
|---|---|
Help! | Help! |
Ble mae'r toiled? | Where is the bathroom? |
Faint yw hwn? | How much is this? |
Y bil, os gwelwch yn dda | The bill, please |
Hoffwn gael ychydig o ddŵr | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Welsh | Meaning |
|---|---|
Rwy'n dy garu di | I love you |
Llongyfarchiadau | Congratulations |
Pen-blwydd hapus | Happy birthday |
Iechyd da! | Cheers! |
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