Ddraig Goch
The English phrase "red dragon" is translated into Welsh as Ddraig Goch.
The phrase refers to the national symbol of Wales. You can add Y before Ddraig Goch to mean "the red dragon".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of draig (dragon) and goch (red).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Welsh, the adjective goch (red) follows the noun draig (dragon).
When do people say it?
Ddraig Goch refers specifically to the red dragon that appears on the national flag of Wales.
Did you know?
- In Welsh, the spelling of draig changes to ddraig when it is the subject of a sentence or used in certain contexts, a process called initial mutation.
- In historical Welsh texts, the dragon was often viewed as a protector of the people rather than a monster to be slain.
- The word draig is a cognate of the English word 'dragon', but it shares a deeper ancestral root with the Greek word drákōn, meaning 'sharp-sighted'.
Examples in context
- The national flag proudly features the 'Ddraig Coch', symbolizing the spirit of Wales.The national flag proudly features the 'Red Dragon', symbolizing the spirit of Wales.
Example conversation
Owain and Catrin are looking at a Welsh flag.
- OwainEdrychwch ar y Ddraig Goch!Look at the Red Dragon!
- CatrinMae hi'n edrych yn dychymryd.It looks impressive.
- OwainMae'n symbol dewryd iawn.It is a very strong symbol.
- CatrinYdw, mae'n arbahagol.Yes, it is wonderful.
