enfys
/ˈɛnvɨ̞s/feminine
The English phrase "rainbow" is translated into Welsh as enfys. Wiktionary also lists bwa'r Drindod and bwa'r arch.
Meaning: multicoloured arch in the sky (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| enfys | /ˈɛnvɨ̞s/ (North Wales) /ˈɛnvɪs/ (South Wales) |
feminine |
| bwa'r Drindod | ||
| bwa'r arch |
The word refers to a multicolored arch seen in the sky.
Which one should you use?
bwa'r Drindod and bwa'r arch are alternative ways to describe the phenomenon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of enfys is enfysau.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɛnvɨ̞s/
Did you know?
- The word enfys might be composed of an affirmative prefix and the word for 'finger', bys, suggesting a connection to a 'finger of light'.
Example sentences for Welsh are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Sian and Rhys are looking out the window after a storm.
- SianRhys, edrych ar yr enfys!Rhys, look at the rainbow!
- RhysO, mae hi'n edrych yn hyfrydol.Oh, it looks lovely.
- SianYn gywir, mae'r enfys yn llachar iawn.True, the rainbow is very bright.
- RhysMae'n rhywbod hard iawn.It is something very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rainbow” translations and entries enfys, bwa'r Drindod, bwa'r arch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arch, bwa'r Drindod, bwa'r arch, enfys, CC BY-SA 4.0.
