Gorffennaf
/ɡɔrˈfɛna(v)/masculine
July in Welsh is Gorffennaf.
Gorffennaf is the name of the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: seventh month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Gorffennaf is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɔrˈfɛna(v)/
Did you know?
- The name Gorffennaf is built from the Welsh words for 'end' and 'summer'.
- Welsh month names often describe the weather or season, whereas English months are mostly based on Latin.
Examples in context
- Rwyf wrth fy modd yn mynd am dro yn yr haf, arbennig o fis Gorffennaf.I love going for a stroll in the summer, especially in the month of July.
Example conversation
Sian and Owain are talking about their summer holiday plans.
- SianYdych chi'n mynd i amser cau yn Gorffennaf?Are you going on holiday in July?
- OwainYdw, rydw i'n mynd i'r Spain.Yes, I am going to Spain.
- SianDa iawn, Owain!Very good, Owain!
- OwainDiolch, Sian.Thanks, Sian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “July” translations and entries Gorffennaf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gorffennaf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
