hosanau
The English word socks is translated into Welsh as hosanau.
hosanau refers to clothing worn on the feet and ankles, typically worn inside shoes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form hosanau is created by adding the suffix -au to the singular form hosan.
Did you know?
- The Welsh term hosanau is closely related to the archaic English word 'hose', which referred to leg coverings before modern trousers became standard.
- In traditional Welsh clothing history, 'hosanau' were often made from thick, hand-knitted wool to combat the damp Welsh climate.
- In Welsh, the word hosan can refer to both a short sock and a long stocking, meaning the language does not always make a technical distinction between the two as English does.
Examples in context
- Rydych chi'n angen sanau newydd.You need new socks.
- Mae angen hosanau arna i.I need socks.
- Mae'r hosanau yn lliwgar.The socks are colorful.
Example conversation
Sian and Dylan are getting ready to go outside.
- SianDylan, weldydi fy hosanau?Dylan, have you seen my socks?
- DylanYdyn nhw yn y cegin?Are they in the kitchen?
- SianNac yn nhw, mae'n oer iawn!No they aren't, it is very cold!
- DylanDyma nhw, Sian.Here they are, Sian.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hosanau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
