Helo, fy enw i yw
The phrase "hello, my name is" in Welsh is Helo, fy enw i yw.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Helo, fy enw i yw…, the word yw at the end is the third-person singular form of the verb "to be" (is).
Did you know?
- The word helo is not an indigenous Welsh word but was borrowed directly from the English 'hello'.
- The word enw can also be used metaphorically in Welsh to refer to a 'reputation' or a 'fame' in certain contexts.
- In very informal settings, Welsh speakers often skip the phrase fy enw i yw entirely and just say Ydw i'n [Name] or simply their name.
Examples in context
- Helo, fy enw i yw Dylan.Hello, my name is Dylan.
- Helo, fy enw i yw Siôn.Hello, my name is Siôn.
Example conversation
Catrin and Dylan meet for the first time at a cafe.
- CatrinHelo, fy enw i yw Catrin.Hello, my name is Catrin.
- DylanHelo Catrin, fy enw i yw Dylan.Hello Catrin, my name is Dylan.
- CatrinCyfraid i theses ti, Dylan.Nice to meet you, Dylan.
- DylanCyfraid i theses ti hefyd.Nice to meet you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enw, fy, helo, yw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
