Bannau Brycheiniog
/ˌbanaɨ̯ brəˈχei̯njɔɡ/
The English phrase Brecon Beacons is translated into Welsh as Bannau Brycheiniog.
Bannau Brycheiniog is the name of the national park located in Wales.
Meaning: national park (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbanaɨ̯ brəˈχei̯njɔɡ/
Did you know?
- In 2023, the park officially changed its primary English name from 'Brecon Beacons' to Bannau Brycheiniog to better reflect the Welsh language and heritage.
- The Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog refers to an ancient kingdom rather than the physical beacons one might expect from the English name. This kingdom was named after a legendary king named Brychan.
- While the English 'Beacons' implies a sense of light or signals, the Welsh 'Bannau' literally translates to 'peaks' or 'summits'.
Examples in context
- Mae Bannau Brycheiniog yn brycheiddiol.The Brecon Beacons are wonderful.
- Wnes i fynd i Bannau Brycheiniog ddoe.I went to the Brecon Beacons yesterday.
- A yw Bannau Brycheiniog yn fawr?Is the Brecon Beacons large?
Example conversation
Dylan and Sian are planning a weekend trip.
- DylanBle rwydyn ni'n mynd ar y penwy দেখিয়ে?Where are we going this weekend?
- SianHoffwn i ymweld â Bannau Brycheiniog.I would like to visit the Brecon Beacons.
- DylanMae hynny'n syn idea, Sian.That is a great idea, Sian.
- SianDa, bydd yn rhyfedd iawn.Good, it will be wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brecon beacons” translations and entries Bannau Brycheiniog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bannau Brycheiniog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
