llaeth
/ɬaːɨ̯θ/
llaeth is the Welsh word for milk. Wiktionary also lists llefrith.
Meaning: liquid (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| llaeth | /ɬaːɨ̯θ/ (North Wales) /ɬai̯θ/ (South Wales, colloquial, standard) |
|
| llefrith | /ˈɬɛvrɪθ/ | North Wales, masculine |
The word is used to refer to the liquid milk.
Which one should you use?
llaeth is the standard form used throughout Wales. In North Wales, the form llefrith is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
llefrith is specific to North Wales.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard form llaeth is feminine, while the North Welsh form llefrith is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɬaːɨ̯θ/
Did you know?
- The North Welsh word llefrith comes from an ancient root meaning 'weak' or 'soft'.
- The pronunciation of llaeth begins with the sound /ɬ/, a voiceless alveolar lateral fricative that does not exist in English.
Examples in context
- Dw i'n hoffi yfed llaeth.I like to drink milk.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding the consumption of llaeth.Tatoeba #6889978 by Sisial, translation #2298417 by tozka
- Dan ni ddim yn yfed llaeth.We don't drink milk.This sentence is useful for expressing a group's habit regarding the consumption of llaeth.Tatoeba #12078865 by HAGNi, translation #2273802 by CK
- Mi wnes i brynu llefrith yn yr archfarchnad heddiw.I bought milk at the supermarket today.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving the purchase of llefrith.Tatoeba #12147024 by HAGNi, translation #12391364 by Lumi
- Rydych chi'n gwerthu llaethYou are selling milk
- Dw i'n brynu llefrithI'm buying milk
Example conversation
Sian and Owain are in the kitchen making tea.
- SianOes gen ti llaeth?Do you have milk?
- OwainDoes, mae yn y oelfryd.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- SianDiolch, dw i angen llaeth i'm te.Thanks, I need milk for my tea.
- OwainDa iawn, Sian.Very well, Sian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milk” translations and entries llaeth, llefrith, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries llaeth, llefrith, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
