cwrw
/ˈkʊrʊ/masculine
The Welsh word for beer is cwrw. Wiktionary also lists tablen.
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cwrw | /ˈkʊrʊ/ (North Wales) /ˈkuːru/ (South Wales) |
masculine |
| tablen | feminine |
The term refers to an alcoholic beverage made from malt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form cwrw is a masculine noun. The form tablen is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkʊrʊ/
Did you know?
- In some traditional Welsh contexts, the act of sharing cwrw is tied to the concept of 'cwmni', which means 'company' or 'society', emphasizing the social bond over the drink.
- The word cwrw is a linguistic relative of the Breton word korev, showing a shared ancient Celtic root for 'beer' that predates the modern borders of Wales and Brittany.
- The spelling of cwrw looks unusual to English speakers because the 'w' acts as a vowel, producing an 'oo' sound.
Examples in context
- Nid oes cwrw yma.There's no beer here.This sentence is useful for expressing the absence of cwrw in a specific location.Tatoeba #3138753 by SteCymru14, translation #423144 by CM
- Dw i'n hoffi cwrw.I like beer.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for cwrw.Tatoeba #10271805 by SabukHitam, translation #2245932 by CK
- Dyw Tom ddim yn hoffi cwrw neu win.Tom doesn't like beer or wine.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for both cwrw and wine.Tatoeba #8993140 by Paigecm, translation #7356787 by CK
- Beth yw dy gwrw hoff di?What is your favorite beer?
- Paid â chwarae gyda'r gwrw!Don't play with the beer!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gareth and Catrin are at a pub.
- GarethWyt ti eisiau cwrw, Catrin?Do you want a beer, Catrin?
- CatrinYdw, os gwelwch yn dda.Yes, please.
- GarethPa cwrw ydych chi'n ei hoffi?Which beer do you like?
- CatrinDw i'n hoffi cwrw LIGO.I like lager beer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beer” translations and entries cwrw, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cwrw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
