cennin Pedr
The English phrase 'daffodil' is cennin Pedr in Welsh.
The word cennin Pedr is used to refer to the daffodil flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, cennin Pedr translates to 'Peter's leek'.
When do people say it?
The daffodil is a national symbol of Wales.
Did you know?
- Despite the word 'leek' being part of the name, the daffodil is not actually a member of the allium or leek family.
- The name cennin Pedr refers to the flower as a 'leek' because the leek is the primary national emblem of Wales. The daffodil was adopted as a secondary symbol much later.
- The word Pedr comes from the Greek word for 'stone' or 'rock'. This creates a linguistic contrast between the softness of the flower and the hardness of the root word.
Example conversation
Catrin and Dylan are walking in a garden.
- CatrinEdrychwch ar y cennin Pedr!Look at the daffodils!
- DylanMaen nhw'n edrych yn hyfryd.They look lovely.
- CatrinYdych chi'n hoffi cennin Pedr?Do you like daffodils?
- DylanYdw, dyma fy modell ffleur i.Yes, these are my favorite flowers.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pedr, cennin, cennin Pedr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
