Croeso i Gymru
The English phrase "welcome to wales" is translated into Welsh as Croeso i Gymru.
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in Wales.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Croeso (welcome) and i Gymru (to Wales).
Is it said differently in some regions?
To specify a certain part of the country, you can use these regional forms: Croeso i Ogledd Cymru (Welcome to North Wales), Croeso i Orllewin Cymru (Welcome to West Wales) and Croeso i Ganolbarth Cymru (Welcome to Mid Wales).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word for Wales, Cymru, changes to Gymru after the preposition i due to the soft mutation rule.
Did you know?
- The word Cymru is derived from the word Cymry, meaning 'compatriots'. It literally translates to 'the people of the same origin'.
- Welsh culture places a massive emphasis on 'croeso' through the tradition of 'hospitality'. In many Welsh-speaking communities, saying Croeso is often accompanied by an immediate offer of tea or food.
- The word croeso might be related to the word croes, which means 'cross'. This suggests the historical connection between welcoming a guest and the symbolic act of crossing a threshold or a religious symbol.
Examples in context
- Croeso i Gymru!Welcome to Wales!
Example conversation
Sian meets Rhys at the airport.
- SianHelo Rhys! Croeso i Gymru.Hello Rhys! Welcome to Wales.
- RhysDiolch, Sian. Dw i'n hap i fod yma.Thanks, Sian. I am happy to be here.
- SianA ydych chi wedi bod yn teithio?Have you been traveling?
- RhysIe, roedd hi'n hir iawn.Yes, it was very long.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries croeso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
