dyddiadau
The English phrase "dates" is translated into Welsh as dyddiadau.
dyddiadau refers to the specific days of the month and year.
What does it mean word for word?
dyddiadau is a plural noun formed by adding the suffix -au to the singular form dyddiad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is dyddiad.
Did you know?
- Welsh lacks a single word for 'dating' as a social activity, often using the phrase mynd allan which literally means 'going out'.
- In old Welsh manuscripts, dates were often recorded using the names of saints associated with that specific day, rather than just numbers.
- In traditional Welsh calendars, the 'dates' of the months were sometimes associated with the lunar cycle and agricultural festivals rather than the Gregorian system.
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Gareth are planning a trip.
- RhiannonWelen, pa dyddiadau weldych chi?Gareth, what dates did you see?
- GarethYdy'r dyddiadau hyn yn gweithio?Do these dates work?
- RhiannonYdynt, maen nhw'n wych.They do, they are great.
- GarethDa, byddaf yn eu llywio.Good, I will book them.
