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Here are some usual Breton expressions and words.
Breton is a language spoken in Brittany (region of France).
Usual expressions in Breton
| Breton Expression | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Demat ! | Hello ! | |
| Degemer mat ! | Welcome ! | |
| Kenavo ! | goodbye ! | |
| Yec’hed mat ! | to yours, health! | |
| Noz vat ! | Good night ! | |
| Mat an traoù ? | Things are going well ? | |
| Diwall ! | Warning ! | |
| Trugarez ! | Thank you ! |
Some Breton words
| Breton word | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| An Argoat | inside | |
| Arvor | littoral | |
| Bara | bread | |
| Bihan | small | |
| Binioù-bras | pipe | |
| Binioù-kozh | traditional biniou | |
| Bras | great | |
| Breizh | Britain | |
| Bro | country | |
| Du | black | |
| Enez | island | |
| Fest-Noz | dance party | |
| Fest-Deiz | day party | |
| Gouren | Breton fight | |
| Gwenn | White | |
| Gwin | wine | |
| Kastell | castle | |
| Kêr | city | |
| Kreiz Kêr | downtown | |
| Kouign-amann | butter cake | |
| Krampouezh | pancakes | |
| Mor-Bras | the ocean | |
| Mor-Bihan | Little Sea | |
| Sant | saint | |
| Ti | House | |
| Ti-Kêr | town hall, city hall | |
| Ti an douristed | tourist Office | |
| Traou mad | good thing | |
| Tro Breizh | Tour of Brittany | |
| Ya | Yes | |
| Nann | no |
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