dymuniadau gorau
The English phrase "best wishes" can be translated into Welsh as dymuniadau gorau.
dymuniadau gorau is a polite phrase used at the end of a letter or card to express hope for someone's future happiness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dymuniadau (wishes) and gorau (best).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is dymuniad gorau, which uses the singular noun dymuniad instead of the plural dymuniadau.
Did you know?
- In much of Wales, a more traditional way to end a letter is not with 'best wishes' but with a blessing, such as Bendithion.
- Because Welsh is a VSO (Verb-Subject-Object) language, the structure of a full sentence wishing someone the best would put the action of wishing before the person receiving it.
- The word gorau comes from an ancient root meaning 'to choose', implying that 'best wishes' are the 'chosen' or 'most select' wishes you can offer.
Examples in context
- Dymuniadau gorau i ti.Best wishes to you.
- Dymuniadau gorau i'r teulu.Best wishes to the family.
- Dymuniadau gorau i bawb.Best wishes to everyone.
Example conversation
Rhys is writing a card to Rhiannon for her birthday.
- RhysA dymuniadau gorau i ti, Rhiannon.And best wishes to you, Rhiannon.
- RhiannonDiolch yn fawr, Rhys.Thank you very much, Rhys.
- RhysMwynha dy diwrnod arbennig.Enjoy your special day.
- RhiannonGwn i, diolch!I will, thanks!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gorau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
