Learn basic Welsh phrases useful for getting by in Wales. We have selected some of the most common words and phrases that you might need to start a conversation with a Welsh speaker, including, of course, hello, how are you?, what is your name?, etc.
Each word or phrase is repeated 3 times with the written text also on the screen, plus the English translation. There are 26 items in total. The full list is as follows:
Hello
How are you?
How are you? (formal)
How are you? (informal)
OK
Very good
Very well thank you
Please
Thank you
Thank you very much
Welcome
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good night
Happy birthday!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
I'm sorry
I am learning Welsh
I don't speak Welsh
I like coffee
I don't like coffee
What is your name? (informal)
What is your name? (formal)
Where do you live?
Congratulations!
As you can see above, we also give you a little insight into the difference between formal and informal greetings. Informal greetings would be those used when speaking to somebody younger than yourself whereas the formal form is used when speaking to elders.
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14 окт 2024