seren
/ˈsɛrɛn/
The English phrase 'star' is translated into Welsh as seren.
seren refers to a small point of light in the night sky that is a distant star.
How does it change in a sentence?
seren is a feminine noun. While seren is the singular form, the plural is serenau. You may also encounter sêr as a plural form for star.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsɛrɛn/
Did you know?
- The word seren was formed by taking the collective plural sêr and adding the suffix -en to create a singular version.
- In Welsh poetry, the word seren is often used as a metaphor for a woman's eyes or a bright spirit.
- Seren is a common given name for girls in Wales, much like 'Stella' or 'Star' in other cultures.
Examples in context
- Dwi'n hoffi edrych ar y sêr y noson.I like looking at the stars at night.
- Mae'r seren yn disgleirio.The star is shining.
- Welais i seren dros y mor.I saw a star over the sea.
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Rhys are looking at the night sky.
- RhiannonWyt ti'n gweld y seren yna, Rhys?Do you see that star, Rhys?
- RhysYdw, mae hi'n edrych yn hyfrydus.Yes, it looks lovely.
- RhiannonYdy'n ymadael yn gyflym.It is disappearing quickly.
- RhysMae'r glaw yn dod.The rain is coming.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry seren, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries seren, CC BY-SA 4.0.
