rwyt ti'n hardd
The English phrase "you're beautiful" is translated into Welsh as rwyt ti'n hardd.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically or aesthetically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of Rwyt ti yn hardd. In this construction, rwyt is a form of the verb bod (to be), ti is the singular informal "you", yn (contracted here to n) is a particle used before adjectives and hardd means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
The adjective hardd is gender-neutral and can be used to describe men, women or objects.
Did you know?
- The word hardd is a cognate of the Old Irish word ard, which originally meant 'high' or 'noble', suggesting beauty was once linked to status.
- While hardd means 'beautiful', it is also the word used to describe a 'fine' or 'clear' day in Welsh weather reports.
- In Welsh poetry, the concept of beauty expressed through words like hardd is often linked to the idea of 'awen', or poetic inspiration.
Examples in context
- Diolch am eich gwasanaeth arbennig. Rydych yn hardd iawn!Thank you for your exceptional service. You're very beautiful!
- Rwyt ti'n hardd heddiw.You're beautiful today.
- Yn wir, rwyt ti'n hardd iawn.Truly, you are very beautiful.
Example conversation
Rhys compliments Catrin on her appearance before a party.
- RhysWelsh, rwyt ti'n hardd yn y dress hwn.You're beautiful in this dress.
- CatrinDiolch yn fawr, Rhys!Thank you very much, Rhys!
- RhysYn wir iawn, rwyt ti'n hardd.Truly, you're beautiful.
- CatrinRwyt ti'n garedig iawn.You're very kind.
