brecwast
/ˈbrɛkwast/masculine
The English word 'breakfast' is brecwast in Welsh. If unsure, use brecwast. Wiktionary also lists borefwyd.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| brecwast | /ˈbrɛkwast/ | masculine |
| borefwyd | /bɔˈrɛvuɨ̯d/ (North Wales) /bɔˈreːvʊi̯d/ (South Wales) |
masculine |
The term refers to the first meal of the day. You can use the verb brecwasta or the phrase torri ympryd to mean the act of eating the morning meal. For a more informal way to say 'to have breakfast', you can use the verb brecwastio.
What does it mean word for word?
The word brecwast is a cognate of the English 'breakfast' and literally means to break a fast.
Which one should you use?
While brecwast is the standard term, borefwyd is a more formal or literary term that means 'morning food'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Wales, some people use the word brecwffas instead of brecwast.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
brecwast is a masculine noun. It takes the masculine singular article y (the) or un (a). To form the plural, use brecwastau.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbrɛkwast/
Did you know?
- The word brecwast was actually adapted into Welsh from the English 'breakfast' rather than evolving from an original Celtic root.
- Welsh allows you to turn the noun brecwast into several different verbs, such as brecwasta and brecwastio, depending on the context of the action.
Examples in context
- Dw i'n mwynhau gwneud brecwast.I enjoy making breakfast.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of the noun brecwast in a hobby context.Tatoeba #10272003 by SabukHitam, translation #10272004 by SabukHitam
- Ar ôl i ti wneud brecwast, mi wna i'r llestri.After you make breakfast, I will do the dishes.This sentence shows how to use the noun brecwast in a conditional or sequential sentence.Tatoeba #10271998 by SabukHitam, translation #10272000 by SabukHitam
- Brecwast!Breakfast!This sentence shows the noun brecwast being used as a simple exclamation.Tatoeba #8657658 by loch_nessie, translation #7094994 by robbieheslop
- Fe fydda i'n bwyta cinio'r bore cyn gadael y tŷ.I will eat breakfast before leaving the house.
Example conversation
Sian and Gareth are in the kitchen in the morning.
- SianWyt ti eisiau brecwast, Gareth?Do you want breakfast, Gareth?
- GarethYdw, os gwelwch yn dda.Yes, please.
- SianBeth wyt ti eisiau ar dy brecwast?What do you want for your breakfast?
- GarethDim ond toast a the.Just toast and tea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakfast” translations and entries brecwast, borefwyd, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries borefwyd, brecwast, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
