Dydd Gŵyl Dewi
/dɨːð ɡuːɨ̯l ˈdɛu̯.ɪ/word by word
St. David's Day in Welsh is Dydd Gŵyl Dewi.
This phrase refers to the national day of Wales, which is celebrated on March 1st.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Dydd (day), Gŵyl (festival/feast) and Dewi (David).
Which one should you use?
While Dydd Gŵyl Dewi is the full name for the feast day, you may also encounter the shortened form Dydd Dewi in conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 'Dydd Gŵyl Dewi' is the full name for the feast day, 'Dydd Dewi' is a common shortened form used in conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɨːð ɡuːɨ̯l ˈdɛu̯.ɪ/
When do people say it?
You can use the phrase Gyda Dymuniadau Gorau ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi to say 'With Best Wishes on St. David's Day'.
Did you know?
- People celebrating Dydd Gŵyl Dewi often wear a leek or a daffodil to show their national pride.
- The word gŵyl for 'festival' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'vigil', meaning it originally carried the sense of staying awake or keeping a watch.
- The phrase Dydd Gŵyl Dewi celebrates a day that is not actually a public holiday in Wales.
Example conversation
Gareth and Sian are talking about their plans for the holiday.
- GarethWyt ti'n mynd i'r paradeg ar Dydd Gŵyl Dewi?Are you going to the parade on St. David's Day?
- SianYdw, Gareth. Dw i'n mynd gyda fy theulu.Yes, Gareth. I am going with my family.
- GarethDa iawn. Bydd hi'n ddiolch.Very good. It will be great.
- SianWelwn ni ti yno, Gareth!We will see you there, Gareth!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dydd, gŵyl, Dewi) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dewi, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi, dydd, gŵyl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
