croeso!
In Welsh, 'welcome' is expressed as croeso! If unsure, use croeso! Wiktionary also lists croeso cynnes iawn.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
Ways to say it
| Welsh |
|---|
| croeso! |
| croeso cynnes iawn |
The word is a greeting used when someone arrives.
Which one should you use?
croeso! is the simple, standard way to say welcome. In contrast, croeso cynnes iawn is a more formal and emphatic way to express a 'very warm welcome'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Wales, you may commonly hear Croeso mawr, which translates to 'big welcome'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
croeso is the noun used for the greeting itself, but if you want to describe the action of welcoming someone, you should use the verb croesawu.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using croeso to mean 'you're welcome' in response to 'thank you'. In Welsh, croeso is strictly for arrivals. Instead, use dim problem (no problem) or dim o beth (it's nothing).
Did you know?
- The word croeso may be etymologically linked to the word croes, which means 'cross'.
Examples in context
- Croeso!You're welcome!This sentence is useful for practicing the greeting croeso!Tatoeba #4201643 by daviddenboer, translation #1198819 by etoile
- Croeso mawr i Lanrwst.A big welcome to Lanrwst.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries croeso, cynnes, iawn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
