yr Wyddfa
feminine
yr Wyddfa is the Welsh name for the mountain Snowdon.
In formal contexts, the region surrounding the mountain is referred to as Eryri, which can be translated as 'the place of the eagles.'
Meaning: Welsh mountain (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
yr Wyddfa is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- While 'Snowdon' is the common English name, the Welsh name Yr Wyddfa is often interpreted by locals as 'The Heap' or 'The Summit', suggesting a massive pile of stone or earth.
- The word wyddfa is a common noun in Welsh meaning 'summit' or 'highest point' and can be used to describe any peak, not just the one in Wales.
- The surrounding area name Eryri is not just a geographical term but is often used in Welsh poetry to evoke a sense of ancient, majestic wilderness.
Examples in context
- Dwi'n caru mynd i Eryri.I love going to Snowdonia.
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Gareth are planning a hiking trip.
- RhiannonWyt ti eisiau mynd i yr Wyddfa?Do you want to go to yr Wyddfa?
- GarethYdw, byddai hynny'n wych.Yes, that would be great.
- RhiannonGaema fe we fydd yr Wyddfa yn glir?Will yr Wyddfa be clear?
- GarethGobeithio ydy.I hope so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snowdon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
