Top 100 Welsh Language Phrases

The Welsh language (Cymraeg) has regional variations, with North Wales (Gogledd Cymru) having its own distinct dialect. Here are 100 Welsh phrases, bearing in mind the North Welsh inclination:

  1. Bore da – Good morning
  2. Prynhawn da – Good afternoon
  3. Noswaith dda – Good evening
  4. Nos da – Goodnight
  5. Helo / Sut Mae? – Hello / How are you?
  6. Diolch – Thank you
  7. Croeso – Welcome
  8. Mae’n ddrwg gen i – I’m sorry
  9. Iawn? – Alright? (common North Walian greeting)
  10. Beth wyt ti’n wneud? – What are you doing?
  11. Ble rwyt ti’n byw? – Where do you live?
  12. Faint o’r gloch ydy hi? – What time is it?
  13. Dwi’n hoffi coffi – I like coffee
  14. Pa mor hen wyt ti? – How old are you?
  15. Lle mae’r ty bach? – Where is the toilet?
  16. Dw i eisiau bwyd – I want food
  17. Ble mae’r orsaf dren? – Where’s the train station?
  18. Pam? – Why?
  19. Beth? – What?
  20. Pryd? – When?
  21. Lle? – Where?
  22. Sut? – How?
  23. Pwy? – Who?
  24. Dwi ddim yn deall – I don’t understand
  25. Afedwch fi – Excuse me
  26. Da iawn – Very good
  27. Beth yw hyn? – What is this?
  28. Dwi’n mynd i’r ysgol – I’m going to school
  29. Beth amser yw eich tren? – What time is your train?
  30. Mae hi’n oer – It’s cold
  31. Mae hi’n bwrw glaw – It’s raining
  32. Rwyt ti’n brydferth – You are beautiful
  33. Dwi’n hoffi Cymru – I like Wales
  34. Rwyt ti’n siarad Cymraeg? – Do you speak Welsh?
  35. Dwi’n dysgu Cymraeg – I’m learning Welsh
  36. Wyt ti eisiau paned? – Do you want a cuppa (tea)?
  37. Dwi’n caru chi – I love you
  38. Dwi ddim yn gwybod – I don’t know
  39. Wyt ti wedi blino? – Are you tired?
  40. Ble mae’r banc? – Where is the bank?
  41. Ga i…? – Can I have…?
  42. Rwyt ti’n iawn? – Are you okay?
  43. Mae’n flin gen i – I’m sorry (expressing regret)
  44. Ga i ddŵr? – Can I have water?
  45. Llongyfarchiadau! – Congratulations!
  46. Ar goll – Lost
  47. Ar gau – Closed
  48. Ar agor – Open
  49. Pob lwc! – Good luck!
  50. Hwyl! – Bye!
  51. Dwi’n mynd i fynd nawr – I’m going now
  52. Wyt ti’n mynd allan heno? – Are you going out tonight?
  53. Gadewch sylw! – Pay attention!
  54. Wyt ti’n hoffi cerddoriaeth? – Do you like music?
  55. Dwi’n teimlo’n dda – I feel good
  56. Mae gen i annwyd – I have a cold
  57. Cael hwyl! – Have fun!
  58. Beth wyt ti eisiau? – What do you want?
  59. Cymru am byth – Wales forever
  60. Dwi’n mynd i’r traeth – I’m going to the beach
  61. Beth wyt ti’n feddwl? – What are you thinking?
  62. Dwi ddim yn gallu gweld – I can’t see
  63. Cofia fi – Remember me
  64. Eistedd lawr! – Sit down!
  65. Mae hi’n braf – It’s nice
  66. Beth wyt ti’n darllen? – What are you reading?
  67. Gwela i di yfory – I’ll see you tomorrow
  68. Gyrraedd yn ddiogel – Arrive safely
  69. Ga i helpu? – Can I help?
  70. Dim diolch – No thank you
  71. Faint yw hyn? – How much is this?
  72. Cymaint â – As much as
  73. Ble mae’r bar? – Where’s the bar?
  74. Ydw, os gwelwch yn dda – Yes, please
  75. Dim ond tipyn bach – Just a little bit
  76. Ble mae’r ysbyty? – Where is the hospital?
  77. Dwi’n mynd i’r siop – I’m going to the shop
  78. Ga i beint o gwrw? – Can I have a pint of beer?
  79. Dwi’n eistedd yma – I’m sitting here
  80. Ble rwyt ti’n gweithio? – Where do you work?
  81. Wyt ti’n barod? – Are you ready?
  82. Gwnewch chi dalu? – Will you pay?
  83. Dwi ddim yn hoffi caws – I don’t like cheese
  84. Ble mae’r ffatri? – Where is the factory?
  85. Dwi’n mwynhau darllen – I enjoy reading
  86. Beth wyt ti’n yfed? – What are you drinking?
  87. Dim heddiw, diolch – Not today, thank you
  88. Ble rwyt ti’n mynd? – Where are you going?
  89. Mae gen i ofn – I’m afraid
  90. Beth am ginio gyda fi? – How about lunch with me?
  91. Beth yw dy enw di? – What’s your name?
  92. Rwyt ti’n edrych yn dda – You look good
  93. Mae hi’n bryd mynd adref – It’s time to go home
  94. Mae’r haul yn disgleirio – The sun is shining
  95. Dwi’n caru canu – I love singing
  96. Beth yw dy hoff lyfr? – What’s your favorite book?
  97. Ble mae’r llyfrgell? – Where’s the library?
  98. Beth yw dy gyfeiriad? – What’s your address?
  99. Beth yw’r tywydd fel heddiw? – What’s the weather like today?
  100. Mae’r dŵr yn oer – The water is cold.

These phrases offer a glimpse into the North Welsh dialect and can be useful for those traveling in the area or looking to build a basic foundation in the language.

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