Browse Welsh Vocabulary

a

/a/

and

A conjunction that joins two words, phrases, or clauses.

ac

/aːɡ/

Ffurf ar 'a' a ddefnyddir o flaen llafariad.

achos

/ˈaχɔs/

Cysylltair sy'n cyflwyno rheswm.

afal

'afal

an apple; the round edible fruit of the apple tree

agos

ágos

near or close in space, time, relationship, or degree

allwedd

állwedd

A key used to open or lock a door, lock, vehicle, or similar mechanism.

am

/am/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi amser, achos neu ddymuniad am rywbeth.

amser

/ˈamsɛr/

Y cyfnod y mae digwyddiadau'n dilyn ei gilydd ynddo.

amyneddgar

amynéddgar

patient; able to wait calmly or tolerate delay, difficulty, or annoyance without becoming upset

angen

ángen

need; necessity; something required or wanted

annibynnol

annibýnnol

Independent; not controlled, governed, or influenced by another person, organization, or country.

ar

/ar/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi safle uwchben neu ar wyneb rhywbeth.

ar ôl

/ar oːl/

Yn dilyn mewn amser neu drefn; ar y diwedd.

arian

árian

money; currency or financial resources

ateb

áteb

an answer, reply, or response to a question, request, or problem

bach

/baːχ/

Bychan o ran maint; heb fod yn fawr.

bachgen

'bachgen

A boy; a male child or young male person.

banc

bánc

A bank; a financial institution where money is kept, borrowed, or exchanged.

bara

bára

Bread; a staple food made from flour, water, and usually yeast, baked in loaves or other forms.

barod

bárod

ready; prepared for use, action, or what is about to happen

basn

'basn

A basin or bowl used for holding water or other liquids, especially for washing.

berwi

bérwi

to boil; to bring a liquid to boiling point or to be at boiling point

beth

/beːθ/

what

An interrogative word used to ask about an object or matter.

blasu

blásu

To taste or sample food or drink.

ble

/bleː/

where

An interrogative word used to ask about a place or location.

blin

blín

tired, weary, or exhausted

blwyddyn

/ˈblʊi̯ðɨn/

Cyfnod o ddeuddeg mis neu 365 diwrnod.

bod

/boːd/

Y ferf sylfaenol sy'n mynegi bodolaeth neu gyflwr.

brawd

bráwd

a brother; a male sibling

brecwast

brécwast

breakfast; the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

brwsh

'brwsh

A brush: an implement with bristles, hair, or similar material, used for cleaning, grooming, painting, or applying a substance.

bwrdd

bẃrdd

A table; a piece of furniture with a flat top used for eating, writing, working, or placing things on.

bwyd

bwýd

Food; things that people or animals eat.

bwyta

bwýta

to eat; to take food into the mouth and swallow it

cadair

cádair

A chair; a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and usually four legs.

cael

cáel

to get, receive, obtain, or acquire something

cardiau

cárdiau

cards; plural of cerdyn/card, referring to small pieces of card or plastic used for greetings, identification, payment, information, and similar purposes

cariad

cáriad

love; deep affection or fondness for someone or something

cariadus

cariádus

loving, affectionate, or showing love and tenderness

cartref

cártref

A home; the place where someone lives, especially regarded as a place of belonging or comfort.

caru

cáru

to love; to feel deep affection for someone or something

casáu

casáu

to hate, detest, or strongly dislike someone or something

cau

cáu

to close or shut something, especially a door, window, gate, or container

caws

'caws

cheese; a food made from the curd of milk

cefnogi

cefnógi

to support, help, or give assistance to someone or something

cefnogol

cefnógol

supportive; giving help, encouragement, or approval

cegin

cégin

A kitchen; a room or area where food is prepared and cooked.

chwaer

'chwaer

A sister; a female sibling.

cig

cíg

meat; the flesh of an animal used as food

cinio

cínio

dinner; lunch; a main meal, especially the midday or evening meal

cloc

clóc

A clock; a device for showing or measuring the time.

clogyn

clógyn

A cloak or mantle; a loose outer garment worn over the shoulders.

coffi

cóffi

coffee; a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans, or the beans/powder used to make it

coginio

co'ginio

to cook; to prepare food by heating it

cot

'côt

A coat; an outer garment worn over other clothes, especially for warmth or protection.

creadigol

creadígol

creative; having or showing imagination and originality

crys

crýs

a shirt; an upper-body garment, typically with a collar, sleeves, and buttons

cwpwrdd

'cwpwrdd

A cupboard or cabinet used for storing food, dishes, clothes, or other household items.

cwrtais

cẃrtais

polite, courteous, showing good manners or respectful consideration for others

cwrw

'cwrw

beer; an alcoholic drink made from malted grain, flavoured with hops, and fermented.

cydymaith

cy'dymaith

A companion; a person who accompanies another or shares an activity, journey, or situation.

cyfarfod

cyfárfod

a meeting; an arranged gathering of people for discussion, business, or another purpose

cyffrous

cýffrous

Exciting; causing strong interest, enthusiasm, or suspense.

cymdeithasol

cymdeithásol

Relating to society, social organization, or people living together in a community.

cymwynasgar

cymwynásgar

helpful, obliging, or ready to do favours for others

cymysgu

cymýsgu

to mix, combine, or blend things together

cyn

/kɪn/

Yn rhagflaenu mewn amser neu drefn.

cyndyn

cýndyn

reluctant or unwilling to do something; not eager

cynhesu

cynhésu

to warm or heat something; to make something warmer

cyw iâr

'cyw iâr

A chick; a young domestic chicken.

cywilyddus

cywilýddus

Shameful, disgraceful, or causing a feeling of shame.

da

/daː/

good

Of high quality; satisfactory or virtuous.

da iawn

/daː jau̯n/

Ymadrodd o gymeradwyaeth neu ganmoliaeth.

dadlau

dádlau

to argue, debate, or put forward reasons for or against something

dadmer

dádmer

to thaw or defrost; to become or make something no longer frozen

dan

/dan/

Yn is na rhywbeth; oddi tano.

ddim

/ðɪm/

not

A negative particle used to make a verb negative.

ddoe

/ðɔːɨ̯/

Y diwrnod cyn heddiw.

deallgar

deállgar

intelligent, perceptive, or showing good understanding; also sympathetic and understanding toward others

dewr

déwr

brave; courageous; showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

dibynadwy

dibynádwy

Able to be relied on; dependable, reliable, or trustworthy.

dicter

dícter

anger; a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

difater

difáter

indifferent, unconcerned, or apathetic; showing little interest, care, or emotion

dig

díg

angry, cross, or offended

dillad

díllad

clothes; clothing; garments worn on the body

dim

/dɪm/

Absenoldeb unrhyw beth; y gwrthwyneb i rywbeth.

diolch

/ˈdiːɔlχ/

Gair a ddefnyddir i fynegi gwerthfawrogiad.

diolchgar

di-'olch-gar

feeling or showing thanks; grateful, thankful.

dod

dód

to come; to arrive or move towards the speaker or a stated place

dros

/drɔs/

Uwchben ac ar draws; ar ran rhywun.

drws

'drws

A door: a movable barrier used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, vehicle, cupboard, etc.

drwy

/druːi̯/

O un pen i'r llall trwy ganol rhywbeth; drwy gyfrwng.

dryslyd

drýslyd

confused; bewildered; unable to think clearly or understand something

dweud

/dwɛi̯d/

Mynegi rhywbeth mewn geiriau.

dydd

/diːð/

Y cyfnod o olau rhwng codiad a machlud haul; cyfnod o bedair awr ar hugain.

dyma

/ˈdəma/

Gair sy'n cyflwyno neu'n dangos rhywbeth sydd yn ymyl y siaradwr.

dyn

dýn

an adult male human; a man

dyna

/ˈdəna/

Gair sy'n cyfeirio at rywbeth ymhellach oddi wrth y siaradwr.

dŵr

'dŵr

Water; the clear liquid that falls as rain and is found in rivers, lakes, and the sea.

ei

/iː/

Rhagenw meddiannol trydydd person unigol, gwrywaidd neu fenywaidd.

eisiau

/ˈɛi̯ʃaɨ̯/

Dymuniad neu angen am rywbeth.

emosiwn

emósiwn

a feeling such as love, fear, anger, sadness, or joy; an emotion

esgid

ésgid

A shoe; an item of footwear worn on the foot.

eu

/əɨ̯/

Rhagenw meddiannol trydydd person lluosog.

ewythr

éwythr

An uncle; the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

faint

/vai̯nt/

Gair gofynnol i holi am nifer neu swm.

falch

fálch

Soft-mutated form of balch: proud; pleased or satisfied because of someone or something.

fe

/veː/

Geiryn rhagferfol sy'n cyflwyno berf gadarnhaol.

fel

/veːl/

Gair sy'n dynodi tebygrwydd neu ddull.

felly

/ˈvɛɬi/

O ganlyniad i hynny; am y rheswm hwnnw.

ffenestr

ffénestr

A window; an opening in a wall, roof, or vehicle, usually fitted with glass, to admit light or air or allow people to see out.

ffrind

ffrínd

A friend; a person whom one knows well and likes.

ffrio

ffrío

to fry; to cook food in hot fat or oil

ffrwythau

ffrwýthau

fruits; pieces or kinds of fruit

ffyddlon

'ffyddlon

faithful, loyal, or steadfast; remaining true to a person, promise, duty, belief, or cause

finegr

fínegr

vinegar; a sour liquid made by fermentation, used in cooking, pickling, and as a condiment

flinedig

flinédig

Soft-mutated form of Welsh blinedig: tired, weary, fatigued.

galarus

ga'larus

mournful, sorrowful, or expressing grief; sad in tone or character

gallu

/ˈɡaɬɨ/

Bod â'r gallu neu'r cyfle i wneud rhywbeth.

gan

/ɡan/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi meddiant neu asiant gweithred.

garlleg

gárlleg

garlic; a pungent bulb used as a seasoning in cooking

gofal

gófal

care, attention, or looking after someone or something

gofyn

gófyn

to ask; to put a question to someone

golau

gólau

light; illumination, especially as opposed to darkness

grilio

grílio

to grill or barbecue food; to cook by direct heat, especially under a grill or over hot coals

gwaith

/ɡwai̯θ/

work

Effort or activity to complete a task or earn a living.

gwasgu

gwásgu

to press, squeeze, or push something, especially with force or between surfaces

gweld

/ɡwɛld/

Canfod rhywbeth â'r llygaid; deall.

gwely

gwély

A bed; a piece of furniture or place used for sleeping or resting.

gwin

'gwin

Wine; an alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice, or a particular type or serving of this drink.

gwir

/ɡwiːr/

truth

That which corresponds to the facts; the opposite of a lie.

gwisg

gwísg

clothing or dress; a garment or set of clothes

gwlad

/ɡwlaːd/

Tir dan un llywodraeth; cenedl. Hefyd ardal wledig.

gwneud

/ɡwnɛi̯d/

Cyflawni gweithred neu greu rhywbeth.

gwraig

gwráig

a wife; a married female partner

gwybod

/ˈɡwəbɔd/

Bod yn ymwybodol o ffaith neu wybodaeth.

gyda

/ˈɡəda/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi cwmni neu feddiant o rywbeth.

gŵr

'gŵr

An adult male human; a man.

halen

hálen

Salt; a white crystalline substance used especially for seasoning or preserving food.

hances

hánces

a handkerchief; a small piece of cloth or tissue used for wiping the nose or face

hapus

hápus

happy, glad, or pleased; feeling or showing contentment or joy.

heddiw

/ˈhɛðɪu̯/

Ar y diwrnod hwn; y dydd presennol.

hefyd

/ˈhɛvɪd/

Yn ychwanegol; yn yr un modd.

help

hélp

Help, aid, or assistance given to someone.

hen

hén

old; having lived or existed for a long time

hi

/hiː/

Rhagenw personol trydydd person unigol benywaidd.

hoffi

hóffi

to like; to be fond of or enjoy someone or something

hon

/hɔn/

Rhagenw dangosol benywaidd sy'n cyfeirio at rywbeth agos.

hunanol

hunánol

Selfish; concerned chiefly with one’s own interests, needs, or advantage.

hwn

/huːn/

Rhagenw dangosol gwrywaidd sy'n cyfeirio at rywbeth agos.

i

/iː/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi cyfeiriad tuag at rywle neu berchnogaeth.

i gyd

/iː ɡiːd/

Ymadrodd sy'n golygu 'yn gyfan gwbl' neu 'pob un'.

iaith

/jai̯θ/

System o eiriau a ddefnyddir i gyfathrebu.

iawn

/jau̯n/

Adferf sy'n dwysáu ystyr ansoddair; yn fawr iawn.

ie

/jeː/

Gair cadarnhaol i ateb cwestiwn yn gadarnhaol.

ifanc

ífanc

Young; in an early stage of life, growth, or development.

lawen

láwen

Soft-mutated form of Welsh llawen: cheerful, merry, joyful, or glad.

llaeth

lláeth

milk; the white liquid produced by female mammals, especially cows, used as food and drink

llaw

/ɬau̯/

Rhan o'r corff ar ben y fraich a ddefnyddir i afael.

llawer

/ˈɬau̯ɛr/

Nifer neu swm mawr o rywbeth.

lluddedig

lluddédig

tired, weary, or exhausted, especially after effort or strain

llysiau

llýsiau

vegetables; edible plants or parts of plants, especially when used as food

mab

máb

A son; a male child in relation to his parents.

madarch

mádarch

mushrooms; fungi, especially edible mushrooms

maddau

máddau

to forgive or pardon someone; to stop feeling anger or resentment for an offence

mae

/maːɨ̯/

Ffurf trydydd person unigol presennol cadarnhaol y ferf 'bod'.

magu

mágu

to raise, rear, or bring up a child or young animal

magwraethu

magwráethu

To foster, bring up, or nurture a child or young person, especially by providing care and upbringing.

mam

mám

mother; a female parent, especially one's own mother.

mam-gu

mám-gu

A grandmother.

mawr

/mau̯r/

big

Considerable in size, number, or importance.

menyn

ményn

Butter; a soft yellow dairy product made from cream, used for spreading on bread or in cooking.

menyw

ményw

An adult female human being; a woman.

merch

mérch

A girl; a female child or young woman.

modryb

'modryb

An aunt; the sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.

mor

/moːr/

Adferf sy'n dynodi gradd neu faint mawr o rinwedd.

moron

móron

carrots; the plural form of moronen, a carrot

mwstard

'mwstard

Mustard; a pungent yellow or brown condiment eaten with food.

mwy

/muːi̯/

I raddau helaethach; gradd gymharol 'mawr' a 'llawer'.

mynd

mýnd

to go; to move or travel from one place to another

na

/na/

Cysylltair a ddefnyddir mewn cymhariaeth neu i olygu 'nag'.

nad

/naːd/

Geiryn negyddol a ddefnyddir mewn cymalau perthynol a chysylltiol.

nain

náin

grandmother; grandma, especially in northern Welsh usage

nawr

/nau̯r/

Ar hyn o bryd; y foment bresennol.

nerfus

nérfus

Nervous; anxious or uneasy, especially before something difficult or important.

neu

/nɛi̯/

Cysylltair sy'n cynnig dewis rhwng dau beth neu ragor.

newydd

/ˈnɛu̯ɪð/

Wedi ei greu neu ei gael yn ddiweddar; nid hen.

nhw

/n̥uː/

Rhagenw personol trydydd person lluosog.

ni

/niː/

Rhagenw personol cyntaf lluosog yn cyfeirio at y siaradwr ac eraill.

o

/oː/

Arddodiad sy'n dynodi tarddiad neu symudiad oddi wrth rywle.

oedd

/ɔːɨ̯ð/

Ffurf trydydd person unigol amherffaith y ferf 'bod'.

oedolyn

oedólyn

An adult; a fully grown person, legally or socially regarded as mature.

oeri

óeri

to cool, cool down, or make something less hot

ofnus

ófnus

afraid, fearful, or timid; feeling fear or showing a lack of courage

olew

ólew

oil; a smooth, greasy liquid used for cooking, lubrication, fuel, or other purposes

ond

/ɔnd/

Cysylltair sy'n cyflwyno gwrthgyferbyniad neu eithriad.

onest

ónest

honest; truthful and morally upright

os

/ɔs/

Cysylltair sy'n cyflwyno amod.

pa

/paː/

which

A question word used to choose between several things.

pam

/pam/

Gair gofynnol i holi am reswm neu achos.

pan

/pan/

Cysylltair sy'n dynodi'r adeg y digwydd rhywbeth.

papur

'papur

Paper as a material, or a sheet or piece of paper.

paratoi

parátoi

to prepare or make something ready for use, an event, or a purpose

parchu

'parchu

To respect, esteem, or show regard for someone or something.

parchus

párchus

Showing respect; respectful, courteous, or reverent in manner.

partner

pártner

A person with whom one has a romantic or long-term personal relationship.

pasta

pásta

Pasta; food made from a dough of wheat flour and water, formed into shapes and usually boiled.

person

pérson

A person; an individual human being.

perthyn

pérthyn

to belong to someone or something; to be the property of

perthynas

perthýnas

A relationship or connection between people, groups, things, or ideas.

peth

/peːθ/

Gwrthrych neu fater na enwir yn benodol.

plentyn

pléntyn

A child; a young human being.

plicio

plício

to peel or remove the skin, rind, or outer covering from something

pob

/poːb/

Yn cyfeirio at bob aelod unigol o grŵp heb eithriad.

pobi

póbi

to bake; to cook bread, cakes, or similar food by dry heat, especially in an oven

pobl

/ˈpoːbɔl/

Bodau dynol yn gyffredinol neu grŵp o unigolion.

poeni

póeni

to worry; to be anxious or concerned, especially about something

priod

príod

a spouse; a husband or wife

priodas

príodas

A wedding; a ceremony at which two people are married.

priodi

priódi

to get married; to enter into marriage

pryd

prýd

when; at what time

pryderus

prydérus

anxious, worried, or uneasy about something

pwrs

pẃrs

A purse or small wallet used for carrying money, cards, and other small personal items.

pwy

/puːi̯/

Gair gofynnol i holi am hunaniaeth person.

pysgod

pýsgod

fish; aquatic animals, especially as the plural of pysgodyn

reis

réis

rice; the small edible grains of a cereal plant, cooked and eaten as food

rhagrithiol

rhagríthiol

Hypocritical; characterized by pretending to have moral standards, beliefs, or virtues that one does not really possess.

rhaid

/r̥ai̯d/

need

Need or obligation to do something.

rhiant

rhíant

A parent; a mother or father of a child.

rhoi

rhói

to give; to hand, grant, or provide something to someone

rhostio

rhóstio

to roast; to cook food by dry heat, especially in an oven or over a fire

rhwng

/r̥ʊŋ/

Yn y gofod neu'r berthynas sy'n gwahanu dau beth.

rhwystredig

rhwystrédig

frustrated; feeling annoyed, disappointed, or discouraged because something is preventing success or progress

rwy

/r̥ʊi̯/

Ffurf person cyntaf unigol presennol y ferf 'bod'.

sawdl

sáwdl

The heel; the back part of the human foot below the ankle.

saws

sáws

Sauce; a liquid or semi-liquid accompaniment or dressing served with food.

seleri

seléri

celery; a crisp green vegetable with long pale-green stalks, eaten raw or cooked

selsig

'selsig

A sausage; a small cylindrical food made from minced meat, or a vegetarian substitute, usually cooked before eating.

serchog

sérchog

Affectionate, loving, or tender in manner or feeling.

sesnin

'sesnin

seasoning; a substance, especially salt, herbs, or spices, added to food to improve its flavour

siampŵ

siam'pŵ

A liquid or cream used for washing the hair; shampoo.

siomedig

siomédig

disappointed; feeling sad or dissatisfied because something hoped for or expected has not happened

siwgr

síwgr

Sugar; a sweet crystalline substance used to sweeten food and drink.

sleisio

sléisio

To slice; to cut something into thin, flat pieces.

sudd

súdd

juice, sap, or liquid extracted from fruit, plants, or other organic matter

sut

/sɪt/

Gair gofynnol i holi am ddull neu gyflwr.

swil

swíl

Swill; wet scraps or slops, especially food waste given to pigs or other animals.

swnllyd

'swnllyd

Noisy; making or full of a lot of noise.

swper

sẃper

Supper; the evening meal, especially a light or informal one.

synnu

sýnnu

to be surprised or astonished; to wonder at something

tad

tád

a father; a male parent

tad-cu

tád-cu

a grandfather; the father of one’s mother or father

taid

táid

grandfather; one's father's or mother's father

tatws

tátws

potatoes; the edible tubers of the potato plant, especially as food

tawel

táwel

quiet; making little or no noise; silent

te

té

tea; a hot drink made by infusing tea leaves in boiling water

teilwra

téilwra

to tailor; to make, fit, or alter clothes for a particular person

teimlad

'teimlad

A feeling or emotion.

teimlo

téimlo

To feel; to experience an emotion, mood, or physical state.

teulu

téulu

A family; a group of people related by blood, marriage, or close domestic ties.

toiled

tóiled

a toilet; a lavatory or the room containing one

tomato

tomáto

A tomato: the red or yellow edible fruit of a tomato plant, used as a vegetable in cooking.

torri

tórri

to cut, slice, sever, or chop something

trist

tríst

Sad; unhappy; feeling sorrow.

trydan

trýdan

electricity; electric power or current

twyllodrus

twyllódrus

deceitful; intended to mislead or cheat

tywel

týwel

A towel; a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying the body, hands, dishes, or surfaces.

tŷ

'tŷ

A house; a building used as a home or dwelling.

un

/iːn/

Y rhif cyntaf; y rhif rhwng dim a dau.

wedi

/ˈwɛdi/

Geiryn sy'n dynodi bod gweithred wedi ei chwblhau'n barod.

winwnsyn

winẃnsyn

An onion; the edible bulb of the onion plant, used as a vegetable or flavouring.

wyres

wýres

a granddaughter; the daughter of one’s son or daughter

wyt

/ʊɪt/

Ffurf ail berson unigol presennol y ferf 'bod'.

y

/ə/

Y fannod bendant a ddefnyddir o flaen enw i ddynodi peth arbennig neu wybyddus.

yfed

ýfed

to drink; to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

yfory

/əˈvɔri/

Y diwrnod ar ôl heddiw.

yma

/ˈəma/

Yn y lle hwn; wrth ymyl y siaradwr.

ymarferol

ymar'ferol

Practical; relating to practice, actual use, or hands-on activity rather than theory.

ymddiried

ymddíried

to trust; to have confidence in someone or something

yn

/ən/

linking particle

A particle used to connect the verb ‘to be’ with an infinitive or adjective.

yno

/ˈənɔ/

Yn y lle acw; ymhell oddi wrth y siaradwr.

yr

/ər/

Ffurf ar y fannod bendant a ddefnyddir o flaen llafariad neu 'h'.

ysgaru

ys'garu

to divorce; to end a marriage legally

ystafell

ystáfell

A room or chamber in a building.

ystafell ymolchi

ystáfell ymólchi

A bathroom; a room used for washing, bathing, or showering.

ŵyr

'ŵyr

a grandson