tawela
The Welsh phrase for 'calm down' is tawela.
This verb is used when someone needs to become less excited.
Meaning: To become less excited (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
tawela is the imperative form used to give a command to one person.
Did you know?
- In Wales, adding the word bach (meaning 'little') to create tawela bach can make the command sound softer and more like a plea than an order.
- Depending on the tone, tawela! can be an aggressive command similar to 'shut up', moving far beyond the gentle meaning of 'calm down'.
- Using tawela to a stranger or an elder in Wales might be perceived as much more blunt or rude than 'calm down' is in English, as the imperative mood is very direct.
Example conversation
Sian is trying to soothe Dylan after a stressful day.
- SianDylan, mae angen i ti tawela.Dylan, you need to calm down.
- DylanDw i'n rhyngybiol iawn!I am very frustrated!
- SianTawela a phrynu paned tea.Calm down and have a cup of tea.
- DylanDa iawn, byddaf yn wneud hynny.Alright, I will do that.
