penwythnos da
To say "have a good weekend" in Welsh, use penwythnos da.
Meaning: wish of a good weekend (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of penwythnos (weekend) and da (good).
Which one should you use?
While penwythnos da is the standard short form, you can expand the phrase by adding a recipient: use penwythnos da i ti to say a good weekend to you in an informal sense or penwythnos da i chi to address someone formally or to address a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, which uses a verb such as "have a…", the Welsh equivalent is a noun phrase meaning "good weekend".
Did you know?
- The Welsh language uses pen to denote the 'end' of things in many contexts, such as the 'end' of a street or a 'cape' of land.
- The word da shares a common ancestor with the Irish word dea, showing a deep connection between the two Goidelic and Brythonic branches of Celtic languages.
- The adjective da appears after the noun, following the standard Welsh grammar rule where adjectives typically follow the words they modify.
Examples in context
- Mwynhewch y penwythnos, [Friend's Name]Enjoy the weekend, [Friend's Name]
- Iechyd da ac amser da, penwythnos da!Cheers and good times, have a good weekend!
Example conversation
Two colleagues are leaving the office on Friday.
- OwainDiolch am helpu, Elowen. Penwythnos da!Thanks for helping, Elowen. Have a good weekend!
- ElowenDim problem, Owain. Penwythnos da i ti!No problem, Owain. Have a good weekend to you!
- OwainWelai chi ar Ddydd Llun.See you on Monday.
- ElowenYdw, welai chi wedyn.Yes, see you then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, penwythnos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
