banana
/baˈnana/feminine
The Welsh word for banana is banana. Wiktionary also lists ffrwchnedd.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| banana | /baˈnana/ (North Wales) /baˈna(ː)na/ (South Wales) |
feminine |
| ffrwchnedd | /ˈfrʊχnɛð/ | humorous |
The word banana is used to refer to the common fruit. In certain contexts, the word ffrwchnedd can be used as a humorous way to refer to a banana.
Which one should you use?
banana is the standard term for the fruit, while ffrwchnedd is a humorous alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard form banana is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈnana/
Did you know?
- The humorous word for banana, ffrwchnedd, is a compound of ffrwch, meaning 'eruption', and nedd, meaning 'nits'.
- In Welsh, the mutation of the first letter of banana may occur depending on the words that come before it in a sentence.
Example sentences for Welsh are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Dylan and Elowen are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- DylanWyt ti eisiau banana, Elowen?Do you want a banana, Elowen?
- ElowenYdy, os gwelwch yn gyeun.Yes, please.
- DylanDyma'r olaf o'r banana.Here is the end of the banana.
- ElowenDiolch, Dylan!Thanks, Dylan!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banana” translations and entries banana, ffrwchnedd, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banana, ffrwchnedd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
