eistedd
/ˈei̯sdɛð/ [ˈei̯stɛð]
The Welsh word for sit is eistedd.
The verb refers to a person being in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word eistedd is the default form, while eistedda is often used as a standard verb in many contexts by adding the suffix '-a'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word as a standard verb in many contexts, it often takes the suffix '-a' to become eistedda. The past tense forms are eisteddais for the singular and eisteddaoch for the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈei̯sdɛð/ [ˈei̯stɛð]
Did you know?
- The word eisteddfod comes from eistedd and means 'a sitting'. It describes a traditional festival of poetry and song where competitors sit together to be judged.
- The word eisteddfod is often used in English without translation, making eistedd one of the few Welsh roots recognized by non-speakers globally.
- The Welsh word for sit, eistedd, shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'sit', which is *sed-.
Examples in context
- Paid eistedd ar y bench na.Don't sit on that bench.This sentence demonstrates how to use eistedd in a negative command.Tatoeba #2133885 by Lucy1, translation #68619 by CK
- Rydw i'n moyn eistedd ar fy mhen fy hun.I want to sit by myself.This sentence shows the use of eistedd to express a desire.Tatoeba #8732184 by HelygenLwyd, translation #8047308 by CK
- Eistedda!Sit!This sentence provides the imperative form eistedda.Tatoeba #9255361 by colaceirios, translation #6092709 by mailohilohi
- Eisteddwch, os gwelwch yn dda. Mae'r cyflwynydd ar ei ffordd i'r llwyfan.Please sit down. The presenter is on their way to the stage.
- Beth am eistedd a mwynhau y te!How about sitting and enjoying the tea!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Catrin and Rhys are in a living room.
- CatrinGa i eistedd yma, Rhys?Can I sit here, Rhys?
- RhysYdw, eistedd ar y gadair.Yes, sit on the chair.
- CatrinDiolch, mae'n dda eistedd yma.Thanks, it's nice to sit here.
- RhysDa iawn, Catrin.Very good, Catrin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries eistedd, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eistedd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
