glaw
/ɡlaːu̯/
The Welsh word for rain is glaw.
glaw is a noun used to describe the instance of particles falling. When you want to express the action or verb 'to rain', use the phrase bwrw glaw.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlaːu̯/
Did you know?
- In Welsh, the action of raining is described by the verb bwrw, which means 'to throw'. This implies the sky is actively throwing the glaw down upon the earth.
- The word glaw is related to the Breton word glav, showing a linguistic link between Wales and Brittany in France.
- In Welsh poetry, glaw is often used as a metaphor for tears, linking the weeping of the sky to human sorrow.
Examples in context
- Mae'r glaw yn fy nilyn i bob man!The rain follows me everywhere!This sentence shows how to use glaw when talking about rain following someone.Tatoeba #1972508 by Sisial, translation #3688399 by tom0483
- Dw i'n caru'r glaw.I love the rain.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for glaw.Tatoeba #11473390 by janTuki, translation #5942303 by mailohilohi
- Yn sicr, mae'n mynd i bwrw glaw.It's going to rain, for sure.This sentence shows the use of glaw within the phrase bwrw glaw to indicate it is going to rain.Tatoeba #1571084 by vashti, translation #63367 by CK
- Mae'n bwrw glaw yma.It's raining here.
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Dylan are looking out the window together.
- RhiannonEdrychwch ar y glaw yna.Look at the rain there.
- DylanMae'n ddigon calonedig, ydy?It's quite heavy, isn't it?
- RhiannonYdy'r glaw yn stopio yn fuan?Is the rain stopping soon?
- DylanDw i'n meddwl y bydd yn parhau.I think it will continue.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry glaw, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glaw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
