Caer
/kaːɨ̯r/feminine
In Welsh, the name for the English city Chester is Caer. Wiktionary also lists Caerllion Fawr.
Meaning: city in England (name)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Caer | /kaːɨ̯r/ (North Wales) /kai̯r/ (South Wales) |
feminine |
| Caerllion Fawr | feminine |
The name refers to the city in England. You may encounter the historical name Caerllion Fawr in older contexts.
Which one should you use?
Caerllion Fawr is an archaic or historical Welsh name for Chester.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaːɨ̯r/
Did you know?
- In Welsh, the word caer meaning 'fort' is closely related to the word cae, which means 'field'.
- The Welsh word caer is not just a name for Chester but a common noun meaning 'fort' or 'fortified city'.
Examples in context
- Fy enw i yw Chester. Bore da!My name is Chester. Good morning!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chester” translations and entries Caer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Caer, Caerllion, caer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
