Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Welsh learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about family relationships in Welsh. Family is an important aspect of Welsh culture, and knowing these terms will come in handy when having conversations with native speakers. Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Food, Clothes, How to say Good Bye? & Drinks.
Family in Welsh[edit | edit source]
The Welsh word for family is "teulu". It is important to note that there are different words for family members in Welsh depending on the speaker's relationship to them. For example, the word for "father" changes depending on whether you are a girl or a boy, and whether you are talking about your own father or someone else's father.
Here are the most common family members in Welsh:
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| teulu | tuh-lee | family |
| tad | tAd | father (someone else's father) |
| dad | dahd | father (your own father) |
| mam | mAm | mother |
| chwaer | chwEyeR | sister |
| brawd | bRaoD | brother |
| hen chwaer | hen chwEyeR | older sister |
| brawd hynaf | bRaoD hu-naf | oldest brother |
| bachgen | bAch-gen | boy |
| merch | meRch | girl |
| tad-cu | tad-kee | grandfather |
| mam-gu | mam-gi | grandmother |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's see how these terms can be used in context:
- Person 1: Dyma fy mam-gu. (Here is my grandmother.)
- Person 2: Helô, mam-gu! Sut wyt ti heddiw? (Hello, grandma! How are you today?)
- Person 1: Dw i'n iawn diolch. Ydy hwnna dy frawd? (I'm fine, thank you. Is that your brother?)
- Person 2: Na, hwnna yw fy mrawd i. (No, that's my brother.)
Interesting Fact[edit | edit source]
In Welsh culture, there is a tradition called "noson lawen" which translates to "happy night". This is a get-together where people come together to sing, dance, and enjoy themselves. It can be with family, friends or the broader community. Many Welsh songs focus on love, nature, and the everyday life of the people, often in the Welsh language with famous Welsh hymns such as "Calon Lân" (A Pure Heart) or "Cwm Rhondda".
Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]
Now that you know the Welsh words for family members, try to complete the following dialogue:
- Person 1: Dyma fy nhad. (Here is my father.)
- Person 2: Helô, nghyfaill. Dw i'n meddwl bod ti'n gwylio dy _______. (Hello, friend. I think you are looking for your _______.)
- Person 1: Ydw. Mae hwnna'n fy _______. (Yes. That's my _______.)
- Person 2: Mae o'n edrych yn __________. (He looks _______.)
- Person 1: Diolch yn fawr. (Thank you very much.)
Resources[edit | edit source]
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Welsh Family History Discussion | Findmypast - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Colors lliwiau
- Drinks
- Food
- Sizes
- Qualities
- Greetings
- Fruits
- Count to 10
- Express Surprise
- Feelings and Emotions
Sources[edit | edit source]