Ewch Cymru
The phrase "go Wales" in Welsh is Ewch Cymru.
Ewch Cymru is an expression used to cheer for and show support for the national team or country of Wales.
Did you know?
- In Welsh sporting culture, the phrase Ewch Cymru is often accompanied by the rhythmic clapping or singing of hymns, reflecting the deep influence of chapel culture on national identity.
- The name Cymru is built from a prefix meaning 'together' and a word for 'country'. It literally describes a group of people who live and exist together as compatriots.
- The Welsh language uses a system of initial consonant mutations, meaning words can change their first letter depending on the word before them, though Cymru remains stable as a proper noun.