Cymru am byth
/ˈkəmrɨ̞ am bɨːθ/word by word
Cymru am byth is the Welsh way to say "Wales forever".
This phrase is a common patriotic slogan used in sports, political contexts and cultural celebrations to express national pride and eternal loyalty and love for the country of Wales.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Cymru am byth is composed of Cymru (Wales), am (for) and byth (ever/always).
Which one should you use?
Both Cymru am byth and Cymru Bythol can be used to mean "Wales Forever".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkəmrɨ̞ am bɨːθ/
Did you know?
- The word byth in the phrase might be a linguistic doublet of the Welsh word byd, which means 'world'. This suggests a deep connection between the idea of 'forever' and the concept of the entire world.
- The preposition am in this phrase shares an ancient root with the Latin prefix 'ambi-', which is used in English words like 'ambidextrous' to mean 'around' or 'about'.
- While Cymru am byth is a slogan of loyalty, the root word Cymru historically referred to the people rather than just the geography.
Example conversation
Owain and Catrin are watching a national rugby match.
- OwainEdrychwch ar y tîm!Look at the team!
- CatrinMaen nhw'n chwarae yn wych.They are playing great.
- OwainCymru am byth!Wales forever!
- CatrinYdw, Cymru am byth!Yes, Wales forever!
