eira
/ˈei̯ra/
eira is the Welsh word for snow.
eira refers to frozen rain that falls in white flakes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈei̯ra/
Did you know?
- The word eira is not just a noun but also a popular feminine given name in Wales, frequently used for children born during the winter months.
- Eira shares a deep linguistic root with the Cornish word ergh and the Breton word erc’h.
- Because eira starts with a vowel, it triggers a mutation in the adjectives that describe it, often changing the initial consonant of the describing word.
Examples in context
- Mae'r eira yn wyn ac yn oer heddiw.The snow is white and cold today.
- Daeth eira dros nos.Snow came overnight.
- Gyda'r awyr las ac eira ar y copa, mae'r golygfeydd yn hudolus.With the blue sky and snow on the top, the views are enchanting.
- Rydw i'n hoffi eira yn fwy na glaw.I like snow more than rain.
Example conversation
Gareth and Rhiannon are looking out the window.
- GarethEdrychwch ar yr eira!Look at the snow!
- RhiannonMae'n edych wyr!It looks beautiful!
- GarethYdyn ni'n mynd i chwarae?Are we going to play?
- RhiannonYdw, cerdwn ni allan.Yes, let's go outside.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry eira, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eira, CC BY-SA 4.0.
