Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Welsh learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of colors in Welsh. Colors are essential words in any language, and learning them will help you to describe things you see around you. We will also talk about how colors are used in Welsh culture. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use colors in conversation with ease. 🏆
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Food, Clothes, Love & Colors lliwiau.
Colors[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic colors in Welsh:
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| coch | /kɔχ/ or "koch" | red |
| gwyrdd | /ˈɡwɪrð/ or "gweerth" | green |
| melyn | /ˈmɛlɪn/ or "mellin" | yellow |
| oren | /ˈɔrɛn/ or "oren" | orange |
| pinc | /pɪŋk/ or "pink" | pink |
| du | /di/ or "dee" | black |
| gwyn | /ɡwɪn/ or “gwin” | white |
| glas | /ɡl̥aːs/ or "glahss" | blue |
| porffor | /ˈpɔrfoːr/ or ”por-for” (roll the “r”) | purple |
Remember that some Welsh words have double consonants or ll, which sounds like a "hl" sound in English. It may take some practice to master these sounds, so don't worry if you find them difficult at first. 💪
Now that we've learned the colors in Welsh, let's take a look at how they are used in Welsh culture. 🏴
Colors in Welsh Culture[edit | edit source]
Colors play a significant role in Welsh history and mythology. For example, in the legend of Gelert, a Welsh prince who went hunting with his favorite dog; he returned to find his baby's cradle overturned and the dog covered in blood. Assuming the dog had killed the baby, he killed the dog. Only later did he discover that the baby was unharmed and the dog had instead killed a wolf that had tried to attack the child. The prince was overcome with guilt and decided to never smile again. From that day on, the prince was known as Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf (Llywelyn, our last leader), and his flag was said to be black with a red dragon. This is why the Welsh flag is red and has a dragon on it today. 🐲
Another example is the story of the Welsh national football team, known as ‘The Red Dragons.’ The team is named after the red dragon that appears on the Welsh flag. ⚽
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's an example dialogue where colors are used in context:
- Person 1: Dyma fy mhenblwydd-hapus i. 🔴🟢 (Here's my happy birthday cake.)
- Person 2: Gwych. Mae'n las a melyn. 🟦🟨 (Great. It's blue and yellow.)
Practice[edit | edit source]
Do you want to practice using colors in Welsh? Look around you and try to describe the colors of objects in Welsh.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Colors are essential words when learning a new language. Don't forget to practice using them in context to help you remember them. Keep in mind that colors play a significant role in Welsh culture, too. You can learn more about Welsh by exploring native speakers and asking them any questions you may have. And if you're interested in expanding your Vocabulary further, be sure to check out Polyglot Club. 🤓
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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Months of the year, Greetings, Tastes & How to say Good Bye?.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Colors in Welsh | Beginner Welsh Lessons for Children - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Hair colors and styles in Welsh - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Express Surprise
- Greetings
- Animals
- Seasons
- Qualities
- Days of the Week
- Health
- Weather
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Drinks
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Colours in Welsh for primary | free vocab list with audio
- Colour words in Welsh (Lliwiau)
- What Colour Is This? Welsh Colours PowerPoint (teacher made)