Cymraeg
/kəmˈraːi̯ɡ/feminine
The English word 'Welsh' translates to the Welsh language as Cymraeg.
Cymraeg is a feminine noun used to refer to the Welsh language. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'relating to the Welsh language'.
Meaning: language (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Cymraeg refers to the language itself or things pertaining to the language, you should use Cymreig when you want to use the adjective to describe things pertaining to the country of Wales.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Cymraeg is a feminine noun. As an adjective, it remains Cymraeg when referring to the language, but Cymreig is used for the country.
How do you pronounce it?
/kəmˈraːi̯ɡ/
Did you know?
- While the English word 'Welsh' is derived from a term meaning 'foreigner', the Welsh word for their own language, Cymraeg, is rooted in a word meaning 'compatriots'.
- While 'Welsh' in English can describe both the language and the people, Welsh speakers use different words: Cymraeg for the language and Cymro or Cymraes for a person.
- The term Cymraeg shares a common linguistic ancestor with the extinct language Cumbric, spoken in parts of Northern England and Southern Scotland.
Examples in context
- Dw i’n dysgu Cymraeg.I'm learning Welsh.This sentence is useful for stating that you are learning Cymraeg.Tatoeba #8115267 by SteCymru14, translation #5922032 by mailohilohi
- Wyt ti’n siarad Cymraeg?Do you speak Welsh?This sentence is useful for asking if someone speaks Cymraeg.Tatoeba #8115269 by SteCymru14, translation #5871077 by mailohilohi
- Mae Cymraeg yn iaith anodd iawn i mi.Welsh is a very difficult language for me.This sentence is useful for expressing that Cymraeg is a difficult language.Tatoeba #8115284 by SteCymru14, translation #4536179 by mervert1
- Rwy'n gallu siarad Cymraeg.I can speak Welsh.
- Dw i'n dysgu'r iaith Gymraeg.I'm learning the Welsh language.
- Dw i'n defnyddio adnoddau dysgu'r iaith Cymraeg.I use Welsh language learning resources.
- Ymunwch â grwpiau sy'n siarad Cymraeg.Join Welsh-speaking groups.
- Mae angen i chi ddweud pethau'n anghywir cyn gwybod pa ffordd yw'r ffordd gywir.You need to say things wrongly before knowing the correct way.
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Example conversation
Dylan and Catrin are talking about their language classes.
- DylanYdych chi'n hoffi Cymraeg?Do you like Welsh?
- CatrinYdw, mae Cymraeg yn hyderus.Yes, Welsh is rewarding.
- DylanYdyn nhw'n dysgu Cymraeg yno?Do they teach Welsh there?
- CatrinYdyn, mae'n cael ei ddysgu.Yes, it is taught.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welsh” translations and entries Cymraeg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
