Tywysog Cymru
/ˈtəw.ɪ.sɔɡ ˈkəm.rɨ/masculine
The English phrase "prince of wales" is translated into Welsh as Tywysog Cymru.
Tywysog Cymru is used as a royal title to refer to the Prince of Wales.
Meaning: royal title (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Tywysog, meaning prince and Cymru, meaning Wales.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses a noun followed by the name of the country in a genitive construction, which is the standard way to express "of [Place]" in Welsh titles.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtəw.ɪ.sɔɡ ˈkəm.rɨ/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The modern Irish word for 'Prime Minister' is Taoiseach, which shares the same ancient Celtic root as the Welsh word Tywysog.
- The word Cymru is believed to come from a root meaning 'associative' or 'fellow countrymen'.
Examples in context
- Charles oedd Tywysog Cymru cyn ei esgyniad.Charles was Prince of Wales before his accession.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Tywysog Cymru when describing a former status.
- Rydym yn falch iawn o groesawu'r Tywysog Cymru i'n gwlad.We are very proud to welcome the Prince of Wales to our country.
Example conversation
Dylan and Rhiannon are discussing the royal family.
- DylanWyt ti'n gwybod pwy yw Tywysog Cymru?Do you know who the Prince of Wales is?
- RhiannonYdy, mae'n William.Yes, it is William.
- DylanYdy Tywysog Cymru yn byw yma?Does the Prince of Wales live here?
- RhiannonDoesn't he spend a lot of time in London?Doesn't he spend a lot of time in London?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prince of wales” translations and entries Tywysog Cymru, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cymru, tywysog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
