arian
/ˈarjan/
The Welsh word for silver is arian.
Arian refers to the metal silver. It is also the standard Welsh word for money.
Meaning: metal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While arian can be used as an adjective to mean something is made from silver, ariannaidd is the specific adjective used to describe something as having a silver color or being silvery.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈarjan/
Did you know?
- The word arian is a close relative of the Latin word 'argentum', which is why the chemical symbol for silver on the periodic table is 'Ag'.
Examples in context
- Mae gwallt arian/gwyn yn ffasiynol iawn ar hyn o bryd.Silver hair is very fashionable at the moment.This sentence shows how arian can be used to describe hair color.Tatoeba #7822175 by sharris123, translation #7822214 by sharris123
- Dwi'n prynu gemwaith arian.I'm buying silver jewelry.
- Beth wyt ti'n feddwl am y gemwaith efydd 'na?What do you think about that silver jewelry?
Example conversation
Dylan and Elowen are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- DylanEdrychwch ar y chain arian hon.Look at this silver chain.
- ElowenMae hi'n brydder iawn, Dylan.It is very beautiful, Dylan.
- DylanYdy hi'n rhy ddrud?Is it too expensive?
- ElowenNac ydy, mae'r arian yn rhad heiddo.No, the silver is quite cheap.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “silver” translations and entries arian, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
