How to form simple sentences in Welsh

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Simple Welsh sentences

In a typical sentence in Welsh which uses the verb 'to be', the verb 'mae' is placed at the beginning of the sentence. It is also possible to place the attribute at the beginning of the sentence to create emphasis. In this case the verb form 'yw' is used.

Examples

Mae'r ceffyl yn wyn.

The horse is white.

Mae'r ceffyl yn hen.

The horse is old.

Mae'r ceffyl yn ddu.

The horse is black.

Mae'r ceffyl yn fawr.

The horse is big.

Mae'r ceffyl yn fach.

The horse is small.

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About Welsh

Welsh is a Celtic language related to Irish, Gaelic, Cornish and Breton. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Welsh would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Welsh

Learn to get by in Welsh with these useful words and phrases. The phrases below will help you to greet people in Welsh, introduce yourself in Welsh and even hold a conversation in Welsh after you have met someone.

Noson da i chi !

Have a nice evening !

Penwythnos da i chi !

Have a nice weekend !

Diwrnod da i chi !

Have a nice day !

Pob hwyl!

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Step 10 : Simple sentences in Welsh

You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases Llyfr yw hwn, Cadair yw hon and Drws yw hwn (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases Mae'r drws yn fawr and Mae'r drws yn fach (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases Mae'r drysau yn fawr and Mae'r drysau yn fach (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Welsh sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Welsh. Give it a try yourself!

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