mêl
/meːl/masculine
mêl is the Welsh word for honey.
The word refers to the sweet substance produced by bees.
Meaning: sweet substance produced by bees (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mêl is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/meːl/.
Did you know?
- The Welsh word mêl shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mel' used in 'marmalade', which originally referred to a honey-based syrup.
- While 'honey' is often a term of endearment in English, calling a romantic partner mêl in Welsh is quite rare and can sound slightly old-fashioned or poetic.
- The term mêl-fros is used to describe 'honey-dew', but this refers to the sugary secretions of aphids rather than a substance made by bees.
Examples in context
- Rydych chi'n hoffi mêlYou like honey
Example conversation
Catrin and Dylan are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- CatrinDylan, ga i weld y mêl, os gwelwch yn dda?Dylan, can I see the honey, please?
- DylanDyma ef, mae'n ar y bwrdd.Here it is, it's on the table.
- CatrinDiolch, dw i'n ei dymuno ar fy miod.Thanks, I want it on my toast.
- DylanMae'n flinio iawn gyda mêl.It tastes great with honey.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honey” translations and entries mêl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mêl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
