gwasanaethau
The English word 'services' is translated into Welsh as gwasanaethau.
gwasanaethau refers to systems that supply a public need or tasks performed by a professional for a customer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form gwasanaethau is created by adding the suffix -au to the singular noun gwasanaeth.
Did you know?
- The root of gwasanaethau comes from gwas, meaning 'servant' or 'boy'. This connects the modern idea of public 'services' to the ancient role of a personal attendant.
- In Welsh, gwasanaeth is used for both a professional service and a religious 'service' in a church. Depending on the context, the same word can refer to a plumber or a prayer.
- In Welsh, the term for 'public services' is gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, but the word cyhoeddus carries a nuance of being 'common' or 'shared' among the people.
Examples in context
- Mae'r gwasanaethau yn ein cymuned yn rhagorol.The services in our community are excellent.
- Mae'r cyfleoedd iechyd yma yn arbennig.The health services here are exceptional.
Example conversation
Elowen and Owain are discussing a new business.
- ElowenPa wasanaethau ydych chi yn cynnig, Owain?What services are you offering, Owain?
- OwainRydym yn cynnig gwasanaethau glanhau.We are offering cleaning services.
- ElowenYdynt hwy yn ddiogel?Are they safe?
- OwainYdyn nhw, ac maen nhw'n gyflym.They are, and they are fast.
