gwyn
/ɡwɨ̞n/
The English word "white" is translated into Welsh as gwyn. Wiktionary also lists gwen.
Meaning: color (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA |
|---|---|
| gwyn | /ɡwɨ̞n/ (North Wales) /ɡwɪn/ (South Wales) |
| gwen | /ɡwɛn/ |
The words used for the color white also function as adjectives meaning bright and colourless.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two forms depends on the gender of the noun being described. Use gwyn for masculine nouns and gwen for feminine nouns.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gwyn is used when the noun it modifies is masculine, while the form gwen is used when the noun it modifies is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwɨ̞n/
Did you know?
- In Welsh folklore, the word gwyn is associated with the 'Gwyn ap Nudd', a mythological figure who is the king of the Otherworld and leader of the Wild Hunt.
- Many traditional Welsh female names begin with Gwen, such as Gwenllian or Gwendolyn, reflecting the feminine form of the word for 'white' or 'fair'.
- In Welsh, being 'white' is often synonymous with being 'holy' or 'blessed', a concept reflected in the name Gwyn used for many people.
Examples in context
- Dw i ddim yn yfed gwin gwyn.I don't drink white wine.This sentence is useful for identifying the form gwyn in the context of white wine.Tatoeba #10271815 by SabukHitam, translation #10284692 by HorseOfCourse
- Mae'r ermin gwyn yn arwydd o safon ac urddas.The white ermine is a symbol of excellence and dignity.
Example conversation
Owain and Elowen are choosing paint for a room.
- OwainPa liw wyt ti eisiau?What color do you want?
- ElowenDw i'n hoffi gwyn.I like white.
- OwainYdy gwyn yn rhy golau?Is white too light?
- ElowenNage, mae'n edrych yn hyfrydol.No, it looks lovely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “white” translations and entries gwyn, gwen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
