Cymru
/ˈkəmrɨ̞/feminine
Wales in Welsh is Cymru.
Cymru is the name used for the constituent nation of the United Kingdom.
Meaning: a constituent nation of the United Kingdom (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Gogledd Cymru is used specifically to refer to North Wales.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cymru is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkəmrɨ̞/
Did you know?
- The word 'Wales' in English actually comes from a different source entirely, meaning 'foreigners' or 'outsiders', whereas Cymru is a term for 'the people' themselves.
- In Latin, the land of Cymru was known as 'Cambria', which is why the word 'Cambrian' is still used in English to describe the geological period.
- While English speakers use 'Wales' to refer to the country, the Welsh term Cymru carries a deep sense of 'fellowship' or 'being together' due to its historical roots.
Examples in context
- Mae Aaron James Ramsey (ganwyd 26 Rhagfyr 1990) yn bêl-droediwr proffesiynol o Gynru sy’n chwarae yng nghanol cae i glwb Serie A, Juventus, a thîm cenedlaethol Cymru.Aaron James Ramsey (born 26 December 1990) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Wales national team.This sentence uses Cymru to identify the national team of a footballer.Tatoeba #8115296 by SteCymru14, translation #7894480 by Konstantinosssssss
- Nid yw Cymru ar Werth.Wales is not for sale.This sentence uses Cymru to state that the nation is not for sale.Tatoeba #7431673 by jimkillock, translation #7431674 by jimkillock
- Caerdydd yw prifddinas Cymru.Cardiff is the capital of Wales.This sentence uses Cymru to identify the capital of the nation.Tatoeba #11550895 by deniko, translation #11550894 by deniko
- Dw i'n byw yng Nghymru.I live in Wales
- Ma' nhw'n siarad Cymraeg yng Nghymru.They speak Welsh in Wales.
- Roeddwn i'n hoffi aros yng Nghymru.I used to like staying in Wales.
- Cwestiwn diddorol yw hwn am hanes Cymru.This is an interesting question about the history of Wales.
Example conversation
Catrin and Gareth are discussing where they live.
- CatrinYdych chi'n byw yn Gymru?Do you live in Wales?
- GarethYdw, mae Cymru yn hardd iawn.Yes, Wales is very beautiful.
- CatrinBle yn Cymru ydych chi'n byw?Where in Wales do you live?
- GarethRwy'n byw yn y north, yn Cymru.I live in the north, in Wales.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wales” translations and entries Cymru, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cymru, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
