eisteddwch
The English phrase 'sit down' is translated into Welsh as eisteddwch.
eisteddwch is used as an instruction or request for someone to move from a standing position to a sitting position.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
eisteddwch is a polite or formal way to say 'sit down'. It is suitable for addressing one or more people.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form eisteddwch is derived from the verb eistedd, which means 'to sit'.
Did you know?
- The word eisteddfod meaning 'festival' comes from the root of eisteddwch. It literally describes a place where people 'sit down' to compete in poetry and song.
- In traditional Welsh poetry, the act of sitting eistedd was associated with the formal status of a bard who had earned the right to sit in the presence of a king.
- The root eistedd is a distant relative of the English word 'sit' as both come from the Proto-Indo-European root '*sed-'.
Examples in context
- Eisteddwch yma, os gwelwch yn dda.Sit down here, please.
- Eisteddwch yn araf.Sit down slowly.
Example conversation
Gareth and Sian are meeting in a cafe.
- GarethHelo Sian! Eisteddwch yma gyda fi.Hello Sian! Sit down here with me.
- SianDiolch, Gareth. Mae'r sedd yn gysgol.Thanks, Gareth. The seat is comfortable.
- GarethYdych chi eisiau coffi?Would you like a coffee?
- SianYdw, byddwn i'n hoffi hynny.Yes, I would like that.
