dwi'n hoffi
The English phrase "I like" is translated into Welsh as dwi'n hoffi.
dwi'n hoffi is used to express that you enjoy or find something pleasant. If you want to express a much stronger feeling of liking or love, you can use the informal expression dwi'n caru.
What does it mean word for word?
dwi'n hoffi is a contraction of Dw i yn hoffi, which literally translates to "I am liking".
Is it said differently in some regions?
dwi'n hoffi is an informal form used in South Wales.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this phrase with an adjective, the adjective often follows the noun, as seen in the phrase Rwy'n hoffi'r car coch (I like the red car).
Did you know?
- To say you like something very much, you might use the word caru, which shares the same root as the English word 'care'.
- The verb hoffi is closely related to the word hoff, which means 'beloved' or 'dear'.
- While dwi'n hoffi is common in the south, speakers in North Wales are more likely to use rydw i'n hoffi to say 'I like'.
Examples in context
- Rwy'n hoffi coffiI like coffee
- Dwi'n hoffi bwyd CymreigI like Welsh food
- Dwi'n caru cerddoriaethI love music
- Dwi'n hoffi coffi.I like coffee.
- Dwi'n hoffi y canu.I like singing.
- Dwi'n hoffi'r tywydd heddiw.I like the weather today.
Example conversation
A casual chat between friends about music.
- DylanDwi'n hoffi'r gerddoriaeth hon.I like this music.
- CatrinO, dwi'n hoffi'r band hefyd!Oh, I like the band too!
- DylanYdy'r caniedydd dros ben da?Is the singer very good?
- CatrinYdw, dwi'n hoffi ei llais.Yes, I like her voice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoffi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
