neidr
/nei̯dr/feminine
The Welsh word for 'snake' is neidr.
neidr is a noun used to refer to the legless reptile.
Meaning: legless reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
neidr is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/nei̯dr/
Did you know?
- The word neidr shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'adder'. Both words descend from a common ancestor meaning 'to twist or spin'.
- In Welsh folklore, the neidr is often associated with the 'Dragon' (the draig), though they are distinct creatures.
Examples in context
- Mae'r neidr yn enghraifft ragorol o anifeiliaid sy'n byw yn y goedwig.The snake is an excellent example of animals that live in the forest.
- Mae'r neidr yn fach iawn.The snake is very small.
Example conversation
Dylan and Rhiannon are walking in the countryside.
- DylanEdrychwch ar y neidr yna!Look at that snake!
- RhiannonBle mae hi?Where is it?
- DylanMae hi'n symud yn gyflym.It is moving quickly.
- RhiannonGadawch i'r neidr fynd.Let the snake go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snake” translations and entries neidr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries neidr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
