siwrnai dda
/ˈʃʊrnai̯ ðaː/word by word
The English phrase "safe journey" is translated into Welsh as siwrnai dda.
This phrase is used to wish someone a secure and pleasant trip.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃʊrnai̯ ðaː/
Did you know?
- The word siwrnai is actually a doublet of the Welsh word diwrnod, which means 'day', meaning they both stem from the concept of a single day's travel.
- In many parts of Wales, people might skip the formal 'journey' entirely and simply say Hwyl! to mean 'goodbye' or 'farewell', which carries an implicit wish for a good trip.
- Because siwrnai is a borrowed word, using it can sometimes make your Welsh sound slightly more modern or formal than using older, indigenous Welsh synonyms.
Examples in context
- Os gwelwch yn dda, cadwch eich hun yn diogel ar eich taith.Please, keep yourself safe on your journey.
- Pob lwc ar eich taith!Good luck on your journey!
Example conversation
Rhys is seeing Sian off at the train station.
- RhysMae'n ddydd braf i fynd.It is a fine day to go.
- SianYdw, mae'n braf iawn.Yes, it is very fine.
- RhysSiwrnai dda, Sian.Safe journey, Sian.
- SianDiolch, Rhys.Thanks, Rhys.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (siwrnai, dda) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siwrnai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
