wela i di yfory
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Welsh as wela i di yfory.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Hwyl tan yfory is also used specifically in informal contexts.
Did you know?
- The word yfory is related to the English word 'bore', via the ancient root for 'morning'.
- While wela i di yfory is used for one person, the phrase changes significantly if you are addressing a group of people.
- Welsh has a distinction between 'seeing' someone and 'parting' with someone, which can change which verb you use in a goodbye.
Example conversation
Gareth and Elowen are leaving a class.
- GarethDiolch am helpu, Elowen.Thanks for helping, Elowen.
- ElowenDim problem, Gareth.No problem, Gareth.
- GarethWela i di yfory.See you tomorrow.
- ElowenIawn, wela di!Okay, see you!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, yfory, CC BY-SA 4.0.