ysgol
/ˈəsɡɔl/feminine
The Welsh word for school is ysgol.
ysgol refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.
Meaning: an institution dedicated to teaching and learning (noun)
Which one should you use?
ysgol is the standard noun for the institution itself, whereas the related form ysgolol is an adjective used to describe things pertaining to school or used in certain compound contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because ysgol begins with a vowel, you must use the definite article yr instead of y when saying "the school" (yr ysgol).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈəsɡɔl/
Did you know?
- Despite its modern meaning, the root of ysgol comes from the Ancient Greek word skholḗ, which originally meant 'leisure' or 'free time'.
- In Wales, there are specific schools called ysgolion meithrin, which are early childhood centers focused on immersive Welsh language learning for toddlers.
- While ysgol is the modern word, historical Welsh education was often centered around the 'bardic schools' where poetry and genealogy were taught.
Examples in context
- Mae o'n ddigon hen i fynd i'r ysgol.He's old enough to go to school.This sentence shows how to use ysgol when talking about going to school.Tatoeba #1981971 by Sisial, translation #1891661 by CK
- Mae Mennad angen dychwelyd i'r ysgol.Mennad needs to go back to school.This sentence uses ysgol to describe the need to return to school.Tatoeba #8050229 by SteCymru14, translation #8050030 by OsoHombre
- Mae enw’r ferch yn f’atgoffa o’m dyddiau hapus yn yr ysgol.The girl's name reminds me of my happy school days.This sentence uses ysgol to refer to school days.Tatoeba #8115248 by SteCymru14, translation #46488 by Eldad
- Mae'r addysgfa hon yn gyfeillgar ac ysbrydol.This school is friendly and inspiring.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sian and Owain are talking about their daily schedule.
- SianBle sydd dy ysgol, Owain?Where is your school, Owain?
- OwainMae fy ysgol yn y dref.My school is in the town.
- SianYdych chi'n mynd yno bob dydd?Do you go there every day?
- OwainYdw, rwy'n caru fy ysgol.Yes, I love my school.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school” translations and entries ysgol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ysgol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
