ie os gwelwch yn dda
The Welsh phrase for "yes please" is ie os gwelwch yn dda.
This phrase is used as a polite way to accept an offer or to agree to a request.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'please' as an adverb, the Welsh os gwelwch yn dda literally translates to 'if you see it well'.
- The word ie is a tiny linguistic fossil, descending from an ancient Proto-Brythonic phrase meaning 'that is so'.
- While ie is the standard word for 'yes' in this phrase, Welsh also uses do or ydw depending on the verb used in the question.
Examples in context
- Yn braf, ie os gwelwch yn dda.That would be lovely, yes please.