ch
The phrase ch in Welsh is an abbreviation for the language used in Switzerland, specifically referring to Swiss German.
This term serves as an abbreviation for the specific language varieties used in Switzerland, with a focus on Swiss German.
Did you know?
- In Welsh, the letters ch represent a distinct sound, a voiceless velar fricative, which is similar to the sound in the Scottish word 'loch'.
- In Welsh orthography, the letter h is often used as a 'modifier' to change the sound of the preceding consonant, which is why ch is treated as a single unit of sound.
- In many international postal and banking standards, 'CH' is the symbol for Switzerland, but a Welsh speaker might see it as a phonetic instruction rather than a country code.
Examples in context
- LlacharBright or shiny
- IachHealthy
- CwtchCuddle or hug
Example conversation
Rhys and Sian are discussing a language course.
- RhysWyt ti'n dysgu ch ar hyn o bryd?Are you learning ch at the moment?
- SianNa, ond rwy'n hoffi ch.No, but I like ch.
- RhysMae ch yn sych.Ch is difficult.
- SianMae, ond mae'nddeu llawer.It is, but it says a lot.
