tyrd
The Welsh verb 'come' is expressed as tyrd.
This verb is used to express the action of arriving or appearing.
Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)
Which one should you use?
Dewch is specifically used for formal address.
How does it change in a sentence?
Dewch is the imperative form of the verb 'to come'.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, the verb for 'to come' might undergo 'soft mutations' where the first letter changes, making it look nothing like the dictionary form.
- Welsh uses a system of 'verb-subject-object' order, meaning the word for 'come' might appear before the person who is actually coming.
- If you use the formal dewch to a close friend, it might feel like you are being mockingly polite or intentionally creating distance.
Examples in context
- Tyrd!Come!This example shows how to use the command tyrd.Tatoeba #8657499 by loch_nessie, translation #890415 by Scott
- Tyrd.Come.This example shows the use of tyrd as a statement.Tatoeba #8657655 by loch_nessie, translation #6626807 by arh
- Dewch yma, os gwelwch yn dda.Come here, please.
- Dewch i mewn, pawb.Come in, everyone.
- Dewch yn agos ataf.Come close to me.
Example conversation
Owain is calling Rhiannon to the kitchen.
- OwainRhiannon, tyrd i'r gegin!Rhiannon, come to the kitchen!
- RhiannonDw i'n dod!I'm coming!
- OwainTyrd yn gyflym.Come quickly.
- RhiannonDw i yma nawr.I am here now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
