mwynhau
/mʊɨ̯nˈhaɨ̯/
The English verb 'enjoy' is translated into Welsh as mwynhau.
The verb is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Which one should you use?
While mwynhau is the standard verb for to enjoy, you may also use the phrase Cael hwyl to specifically mean 'have fun' or 'enjoy yourself'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form mwynhau is used after the particle 'yn' to form the present continuous tense.
How do you pronounce it?
/mʊɨ̯nˈhaɨ̯/
Did you know?
- The word hwyl used in the phrase Cael hwyl does not just mean 'fun', but can also describe a state of emotional fervor or passionate inspiration.
- The word mwynhau is built from the root mwyn, which actually means 'mild' or 'gentle' rather than 'pleasure'.
- While mwynhau translates to 'enjoy', a Welsh speaker telling someone to enjoy their meal would likely say Bwyta yn dda, which literally means 'eat well'.
Examples in context
- Dw i'n mwynhau garddioI enjoy gardening.This sentence is useful for describing a hobby using mwynhau.Tatoeba #10182900 by Elin, translation #5859653 by CK
- Dw i'n mwynhau llysiau.I enjoy vegetables.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for certain foods using mwynhau.Tatoeba #10271897 by SabukHitam, translation #10271898 by SabukHitam
- Wyt ti'n mwynhau dy swydd?Do you enjoy your job?This sentence is useful for asking someone about their satisfaction with their work using mwynhau.Tatoeba #11473544 by janTuki, translation #8388971 by CK
- Mwynhewch y cinioEnjoy the meal
- Mwynhewch y diwrnodEnjoy the day
- Mwynheiwch y nosonEnjoy the evening
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Rhys are talking about their weekend plans.
- RhiannonWyt ti'n mwynhau darllen llyfrau?Do you enjoy reading books?
- RhysYdw, dw i'n mwynhau hynny yn fawr.Yes, I enjoy that very much.
- RhiannonDa iawn, Rhys. Ga i weld y llyfr?Very good, Rhys. May I see the book?
- RhysWrth gwrs, Rhiannon. Dyma ef.Of course, Rhiannon. Here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enjoy” translations and entries mwynhau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mwynhau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
