ych a fi
/ˌəχ a ˈviː/
The Welsh way to say 'yuck' is ych a fi.
This expression is used to indicate disgust.
Meaning: uttered to indicate disgust (intj)
Which one should you use?
While the full phrase is ych a fi, the single word Ych is also used as an informal way to express the same feeling of disgust.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌəχ a ˈviː/
Did you know?
- If you say only Ych, you are using a shortened version of the word 'ydych', which is a form of the verb 'to be'.
- In Welsh, the sound of ych is produced in the back of the throat, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.
Examples in context
- Ych, alla i ddim bwyta'r bara hwn!Yuck, I can't eat this bread!
- Ych a fi, mae'r llysiau hyn yn flêr.Yuck, these vegetables are bitter.
Example conversation
Rhiannon and Owain are tasting a new soup.
- RhiannonYch a fi! Beth yw hyn?Yuck! What is this?
- OwainMae'n sop o gwnaeth.It is a cabbage soup.
- RhiannonYch a fi, mae'n flin iawn.Yuck, it's very salty.
- OwainDwi'n meddwl ei bod'n dda.I think it is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yuck” translations and entries ych a fi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, fi, ych, CC BY-SA 4.0.
