Cariad oddi wrth
The Welsh phrase for "love from" is Cariad oddi wrth.
Cariad oddi wrth is a closing phrase used in a letter or card to send affection to the recipient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Cariad (love) and oddi wrth (from).
Did you know?
- The word wrth in your closing carries an ancient history of 'turning', sharing a distant root with the Latin word 'versus', which means 'against' or 'turned towards'.
- The word cariad is often used as a term of endearment for a partner or child, similar to how an English speaker would use 'darling' or 'sweetheart' in conversation.
- While Cariad oddi wrth is standard, very close family members may simply write Cariad alone to close a letter, treating the word as a complete sentiment.
Examples in context
- Cariad oddi wrth Siân.Love from Siân.
Example conversation
Rhys is writing a birthday card to Rhiannon.
- RhysYdy hyn yn swnio'n dda, Rhiannon?Does this sound good, Rhiannon?
- RhiannonYdy, ond rhaid i ti orffen y cerdyn.Yes, but you have to finish the card.
- Rhysiawn. Cariad oddi wrth Rhys.Right. Love from Rhys.
- RhiannonMae hynny'n berffaith.That is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cariad, oddi, wrth, CC BY-SA 4.0.
