Dim diolch
/dɪm ˈdiː.ɔlχ/word by word
In Welsh, "no thanks" is said as Dim diolch.
Dim diolch is a polite way to decline an offer or a suggestion.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dim (no/none) and diolch (thanks).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dɪm ˈdiː.ɔlχ/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Welsh contexts, refusing an offer of food or drink too abruptly with dim diolch can be seen as overly curt, so it is often paired with a reason.
- The word diolch is built from the idea of 'grateful praise', tracing back to an ancient root meaning 'prayer' or 'worship'.
Examples in context
- Dim diolch, dwi ddim yn mynd.No thanks, I am not going.
- Dim diolch, dwi wedi prynu un eisoes.No thanks, I have already bought one.
Example conversation
Owain offers Sian a drink in the kitchen.
- OwainWyt ti eisiau dïod, Sian?Do you want a drink, Sian?
- SianDim diolch, Owain.No thanks, Owain.
- OwainYdych chi eisiau coffi?Do you want coffee?
- SianDim diolch, dwi'n iawn.No thanks, I'm fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dim, diolch) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dim, diolch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
