Here are some helpful Welsh phrases to get you started. Be sure to have a look at our Old Welsh Proverbs for perfect examples of the wicked Welsh humour.
Wales
Cymru - Wales
Cymry - Welsh (people)
Cymraeg - Welsh (language)
Cymru am byth! - Wales forever!
Hen Wlad fy Nhadau - Land of My Fathers (Welsh national anthem)
Essentials
Ie - Yes
Nage - No
Diolch - Thank you
Diolch yn fawr - Thank you very much
Os gwelwch yn dda - Please
Esgusodwch fi - Excuse me
Mae'n flin gyda fi - Sorry (South)
Mae'n ddrwg gen i - Sorry (North)
Chwarae teg - Fair play
Greetings
Bore da - Good morning
Prynhawn da - Good afternoon
Noswaith dda - Good evening
Nos da - Goodnight
Helô / Hylô - Hello
Shw mae? - How are you? (South)
Sut mae? - How are you? (North)
Croeso - Welcome
Hwyl - Bye
Hwyl am nawr - Bye for now (South)
Hwyl am rwan - Bye for now (North)
Celebrations
Nadolig Llawen - Merry Christmas
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda - Happy New Year
Cyfarchion y Tymor - Season’s greetings
Penblwydd Hapus - Happy Birthday
Pob lwc - Good luck
Dymuniadau gorau - Best wishes
Llongyfarchiadau - Congratulations
Iechyd da! - Cheers! (Good health)
Love
Dw i'n dy garu di / Rwy'n dy garu di - I love you (formal / informal)
