hyfryd
/ˈhəvrɨ̞d/
The English word "lovely" is translated into Welsh as hyfryd.
hyfryd is an adjective used to describe something that is beautiful, charming or very pleasing in its form, appearance, tone or manner.
Meaning: beautiful, charming, very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, hyfryd follows the noun it modifies in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhəvrɨ̞d/
Did you know?
- The word hyfryd is built from the prefix hy- and the root bryd, which originally meant 'intent' or 'desire'.
- While hyfryd describes a 'lovely' object or day, the word braf is specifically used to describe a 'lovely' or 'kind' person, showing that Welsh distinguishes between aesthetic and character-based loveliness.
- Welsh possesses a rich vocabulary for beauty, using distinct words to differentiate between a physical landscape, a person's appearance and a spiritual beauty.
Examples in context
- Roedd hi'n noswaith hydrefol hyfryd.It was a lovely autumn evening.This sentence is useful for describing a lovely autumn evening using hyfryd.Tatoeba #1979892 by Sisial, translation #51852 by CK
- Mae hi'n braf i fod adre'n ôlIt's lovely to be back home.
- Dwi'n teimlo fel bod fy nghyfnod addysgol wedi bod yn bleserus iawn.I feel like my educational period has been really lovely.
- Mae'r llyfr hwn yn hyfryd.This book is lovely.
Example conversation
Rhys and Rhiannon are looking at a garden.
- RhysEdrychwch ar y blodau hyfryd hyn.Look at these lovely flowers.
- RhiannonYdyn, maen nhw'n ownofus.Yes, they are wonderful.
- RhysMae'r gardd gyfan yn hyfryd.The whole garden is lovely.
- RhiannonRwy'n caru'r lle hwn.I love this place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lovely” translations and entries hyfryd, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hyfryd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
