diolch
/ˈdiː.ɔlχ/
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Welsh as diolch.
The most common and widely used way to say "thank you" in Welsh is by using the word diolch.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate the reason for your thanks, use the preposition am after diolch (for example, diolch am…). You can increase the intensity of your gratitude by using diolch yn fawr for "thank you very much", or add iawn to the end of that phrase to say "thank you very, very much" (diolch yn fawr iawn). To direct your thanks to a specific person, you can add a phrase after diolch: use diolch i ti for a single person in an informal setting or use diolch i chi to be more formal or to direct your thanks to more than one person.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdiː.ɔlχ/
When do people say it?
The standard response to diolch is Croeso, which literally means "welcome".
Did you know?
- The word diolch is rooted in an ancient term for 'prayer' or 'worship'.
- The word fawr in diolch yn fawr literally means 'big' or 'large'.
- The word iawn in diolch yn fawr iawn can also be used on its own to mean 'right' or 'okay' during a conversation.
Examples in context
- Diolch yn fawr!Thank you very much!This example shows how to use diolch to say thank you very much.Tatoeba #7769271 by SteCymru14, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Diolch am fy anrhegion!Thank you for my presents!This example shows how to use diolch to say thank you for something.Tatoeba #10272156 by SabukHitam, translation #10272157 by SabukHitam
- Iawn, diolch. A tithau?Good, thank you. And you?This example shows how to use diolch when answering how you are.Tatoeba #11559213 by deniko, translation #9135003 by Nylez
- Diolch am eich helpThank you for your help
- Diolch yn fawr iawn am y gefnogaethThank you very much for the support
- Diolch yn fawr iawn i ti am y present arbennigThank you very much to you for the special gift
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Catrin is handing Rhys a glass of water.
- CatrinDyma dy ddŵr, Rhys.Here is your water, Rhys.
- RhysDiolch, Catrin.Thank you, Catrin.
- CatrinDim problem o gwbl.No problem at all.
- RhysTi'n garedig iawn.You are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries diolch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diolch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
