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Welsh is the native language of Wales, and is one of the oldest languages spoken in the world. With its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes, Wales is a popular destination for tourists from all over the globe. In this lesson, you will learn basic Welsh vocabulary related to common hobbies and leisure activities. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to have a basic conversation about hobbies in Welsh.
== Introduction ==
 
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to common hobbies in Welsh. Hobbies and leisure activities are an important part of our lives as they provide us with relaxation, enjoyment, and a way to express ourselves. By learning the Welsh words for various hobbies, you will be able to talk about your interests and connect with others who share similar passions. This lesson is designed for complete beginners and will help you build a solid foundation in the Welsh language. Let's dive in and discover the world of hobbies in Welsh!
 
== Vocabulary ==


== Sports ==
=== Sports ===


Welsh people love sports and are passionate about rugby. If you're visiting Wales during the rugby season, don't miss the opportunity to see a game live! Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary related to sports:
Sports play a significant role in many people's lives, promoting physical fitness and teamwork. Here are some common sports and their Welsh translations:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
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| chwaraeon || (hoo-are-E-on) || sports
| Pêl-droed || pail-droed || Football
|-
| Rygbi || rug-bee || Rugby
|-
| Tenis || ten-is || Tennis
|-
| Criced || kr-ee-ked || Cricket
|-
|-
| pêl-droed || (pale-TRO-ed) || football/soccer
| Pêl-fasged || pail-fas-ged || Basketball
|-
|-
| rygbi || (rug-BEE) || rugby
| Gôlf || gorf || Golf
|-
|-
| hoci || (HO-kee) || hockey
| Pêl-fwyll || pail-voil || Volleyball
|-
|-
| cestys || (KESS-tiss) || tennis
| Hoci iâr || hock-ee-yar || Ice Hockey
|-
|-
| bêisbol || (BEYSS-bohl) || baseball
| Sbowtio || sbow-tee-o || Bowling
|-
| Pêl-rwyd || pail-roi-d || Badminton
|}
|}


* Sports - chwaraeon
=== Music ===
* Football/Soccer - pêl-droed
* Rugby - rygbi
* Hockey - hoci
* Tennis - cestys
* Baseball - bêisbol
 
== Music ==


Music is an important part of Welsh culture. The traditional Welsh folk songs, known as "cerdd dant," are unique and beautiful. Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary related to music:
Music is a universal language that brings people together. Whether you enjoy playing an instrument or listening to your favorite songs, here are some Welsh words related to music:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
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| cerddoriaeth || (KETH-or-ee-ahth) || music
| Cerddoriaeth || ker-thor-ee-ayth || Music
|-
| Canu || kan-ee || Singing
|-
| Chwarae offeryn || chwar-eye off-er-inn || Playing an instrument
|-
| Gitar || gee-tar || Guitar
|-
|-
| canu || (CAN-ee) || to sing
| Piano || pee-ah-no || Piano
|-
|-
| canwr || (CAN-ooh-r) || singer
| Drwm || drum || Drum
|-
|-
| offeryn || (OH-fer-een) || instrument
| Ffidil || fih-deel || Violin
|-
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| piano || (PEE-ah-noh) || piano
| Telyn || tell-in || Harp
|-
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| gitar || (GIT-ar) || guitar
| Cerddor || ker-thor || Musician
|-
|-
| drwm || (drum) || drum
| Band || band || Band
|}
|}


* Music - cerddoriaeth
=== Reading ===
* To sing - canu
* Singer - canwr
* Instrument - offeryn
* Piano - piano
* Guitar - gitar
* Drum - drwm
 
== Reading ==


Reading is a popular hobby all over the world. If you enjoy reading, there are many great books written in Welsh that you can enjoy. Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary related to reading:
Reading is a popular hobby that allows us to explore new worlds and gain knowledge. Here are some Welsh words related to reading:


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! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
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| darllen || (DARH-lenn) || to read
| Darllen || dar-lenn || Reading
|-
| Llyfr || lh-iv-r || Book
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| Nofel || noh-vel || Novel
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| Cylchgrawn || kilch-gr-own || Magazine
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| Papur newydd || pah-peer neh-wyth || Newspaper
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| Llyfrgell || lh-iv-r-gel || Library
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| llyfr || (LIV-er) || book
| Awdur || ow-dir || Author
|-
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| nofel || (NOH-vel) || novel
| Rhyddiaith || rh-uth-ee-ayth || Non-fiction
|-
|-
| cylchgrawn || (KULCH-groun) || magazine
| Barddoniaeth || bard-on-ee-ayth || Poetry
|-
|-
| newyddion || (NEH-wuth-ee-on) || news
| Llythyr || lh-uh-thir || Letter
|}
|}


* To read - darllen
=== Arts and Crafts ===
* Book - llyfr
* Novel - nofel
* Magazine - cylchgrawn
* News - newyddion
 
== Crafts ==


Crafts are a great way to express yourself and create something beautiful. Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary related to crafts:
Engaging in arts and crafts activities allows us to express our creativity and create beautiful things. Here are some Welsh words related to arts and crafts:


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! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
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| crefftau || (KREFF-tie) || crafts
| Celf || kelf || Art
|-
| Paentio || py-en-tee-o || Painting
|-
| Cerflunio || ker-flin-ee-o || Sculpting
|-
| Chwilio am gyfleoedd || ch-weel-yo am guh-vloyth || Searching for opportunities
|-
| Gwead || gwee-ad || Weaving
|-
| Crefft || kreft || Craft
|-
| Côrff || kohrff || Body
|-
|-
| gwnio || (GUN-yoh) || knitting
| Papur || pah-peer || Paper
|-
|-
| ciglen || (KEEG-len) || crochet
| Cynllun || kuhn-lin || Plan
|-
|-
| gwaith carreg || (GW-ay-th KAR-reg) || stone work
| Gwnïo || goon-yo || Sewing
|}
|}


* Crafts - crefftau
=== Outdoor Activities ===
* Knitting - gwnio
* Crochet - ciglen
* Stone work - gwaith carreg


== Gardening ==
Being outdoors allows us to connect with nature and enjoy a variety of activities. Here are some Welsh words related to outdoor hobbies:
 
Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world. Wales has beautiful gardens and parks to visit. Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary related to gardening:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
! Welsh !! Pronunciation !! English
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| garddio || (GArth-yoh) || gardening
| Antur || an-tir || Adventure
|-
| Cerdded || ker-thed || Walking
|-
| Hwyliau || hoo-ee-lye || Holidays
|-
| Cwiclo || quick-lo || Cycling
|-
| Pecyn picnic || peck-in pick-nick || Picnic basket
|-
| Chwarae golff || chwar-eye golff || Playing golf
|-
|-
| blodau || (BLO-dye) || flowers
| Pêl-droed amatur || pail-droed am-at-ir || Amateur football
|-
|-
| llysiau || (LLIS-yEYE) || vegetable
| Chwaraeon dŵr || chwar-eye-on doo-r || Water sports
|-
|-
| pren || (PREN) || tree
| Codi cymylau || koh-dee kuh-muh-lie || Cloud spotting
|-
| Hwyl fawr || hoo-eel vawr || Goodbye (literally "big fun")
|}
|}


* Gardening - garddio
== Cultural Insights ==
* Flowers - blodau
 
* Vegetable - llysiau
Welsh culture has a rich tradition of hobbies and leisure activities. Depending on the region and historical background, certain hobbies may be more prevalent. For example, in coastal areas, water sports such as sailing and surfing are popular. In rural areas, activities like hiking and fishing are common due to the beautiful landscapes and abundance of natural resources. Traditional Welsh music, known as "cerdd dant," combines poetry and music, and is often performed at cultural events and festivals. The Eisteddfod is a well-known festival in Wales, celebrating music, literature, and performance arts. It is a great opportunity to witness the vibrant cultural scene and engage with local artists and enthusiasts.
* Tree - pren
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we've learned. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Welsh words:
 
1. I enjoy playing __________ in my free time. (golf)
2. Can you recommend a good __________ to read? (novel)
3. Let's go for a __________ in the park. (walk)
4. She is a talented __________ and painter. (musician)
5. We are going on an __________ trip to the countryside. (adventure)
 
Solutions:
1. I enjoy playing **golff** in my free time.
2. Can you recommend a good **nofel** to read?
3. Let's go for a **cerdded** in the park.
4. She is a talented **cerddor** and painter.
5. We are going on an **antur** trip to the countryside.


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


In this lesson, you learned some basic Welsh vocabulary related to common hobbies. Sports, music, reading, crafts and gardening are just a few of the many hobbies you can enjoy in your free time. Keep practicing and expand your vocabulary so that you can communicate with Welsh speakers anywhere!
Congratulations! You've expanded your Welsh vocabulary by learning common hobbies and leisure activities. Being able to talk about your interests and understand others' hobbies will help you connect with Welsh speakers and engage in conversations. Practice using these words in different contexts to reinforce your learning. Keep exploring the world of Welsh hobbies and enjoy the process of language acquisition. Pob lwc! (Good luck!)


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==Sources==
* [https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/hobbies-in-welsh How to Talk About Hobbies in Welsh - Twinkl]
* [https://www.love-wrexham.com/2021/05/20/sports-and-hobbies-in-welsh-wyt-tin-hoffi/ Sports and Hobbies in Welsh – Wyt Ti'n Hoffi? – Cymraeg]




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==Sources==
* [https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/hobbies-in-welsh How to Talk About Hobbies in Welsh - Twinkl]
* [https://www.love-wrexham.com/2021/05/20/sports-and-hobbies-in-welsh-wyt-tin-hoffi/ Sports and Hobbies in Welsh – Wyt Ti'n Hoffi? – Cymraeg]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to common hobbies in Welsh. Hobbies and leisure activities are an important part of our lives as they provide us with relaxation, enjoyment, and a way to express ourselves. By learning the Welsh words for various hobbies, you will be able to talk about your interests and connect with others who share similar passions. This lesson is designed for complete beginners and will help you build a solid foundation in the Welsh language. Let's dive in and discover the world of hobbies in Welsh!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Sports[edit | edit source]

Sports play a significant role in many people's lives, promoting physical fitness and teamwork. Here are some common sports and their Welsh translations:

Welsh Pronunciation English
Pêl-droed pail-droed Football
Rygbi rug-bee Rugby
Tenis ten-is Tennis
Criced kr-ee-ked Cricket
Pêl-fasged pail-fas-ged Basketball
Gôlf gorf Golf
Pêl-fwyll pail-voil Volleyball
Hoci iâr hock-ee-yar Ice Hockey
Sbowtio sbow-tee-o Bowling
Pêl-rwyd pail-roi-d Badminton

Music[edit | edit source]

Music is a universal language that brings people together. Whether you enjoy playing an instrument or listening to your favorite songs, here are some Welsh words related to music:

Welsh Pronunciation English
Cerddoriaeth ker-thor-ee-ayth Music
Canu kan-ee Singing
Chwarae offeryn chwar-eye off-er-inn Playing an instrument
Gitar gee-tar Guitar
Piano pee-ah-no Piano
Drwm drum Drum
Ffidil fih-deel Violin
Telyn tell-in Harp
Cerddor ker-thor Musician
Band band Band

Reading[edit | edit source]

Reading is a popular hobby that allows us to explore new worlds and gain knowledge. Here are some Welsh words related to reading:

Welsh Pronunciation English
Darllen dar-lenn Reading
Llyfr lh-iv-r Book
Nofel noh-vel Novel
Cylchgrawn kilch-gr-own Magazine
Papur newydd pah-peer neh-wyth Newspaper
Llyfrgell lh-iv-r-gel Library
Awdur ow-dir Author
Rhyddiaith rh-uth-ee-ayth Non-fiction
Barddoniaeth bard-on-ee-ayth Poetry
Llythyr lh-uh-thir Letter

Arts and Crafts[edit | edit source]

Engaging in arts and crafts activities allows us to express our creativity and create beautiful things. Here are some Welsh words related to arts and crafts:

Welsh Pronunciation English
Celf kelf Art
Paentio py-en-tee-o Painting
Cerflunio ker-flin-ee-o Sculpting
Chwilio am gyfleoedd ch-weel-yo am guh-vloyth Searching for opportunities
Gwead gwee-ad Weaving
Crefft kreft Craft
Côrff kohrff Body
Papur pah-peer Paper
Cynllun kuhn-lin Plan
Gwnïo goon-yo Sewing

Outdoor Activities[edit | edit source]

Being outdoors allows us to connect with nature and enjoy a variety of activities. Here are some Welsh words related to outdoor hobbies:

Welsh Pronunciation English
Antur an-tir Adventure
Cerdded ker-thed Walking
Hwyliau hoo-ee-lye Holidays
Cwiclo quick-lo Cycling
Pecyn picnic peck-in pick-nick Picnic basket
Chwarae golff chwar-eye golff Playing golf
Pêl-droed amatur pail-droed am-at-ir Amateur football
Chwaraeon dŵr chwar-eye-on doo-r Water sports
Codi cymylau koh-dee kuh-muh-lie Cloud spotting
Hwyl fawr hoo-eel vawr Goodbye (literally "big fun")

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Welsh culture has a rich tradition of hobbies and leisure activities. Depending on the region and historical background, certain hobbies may be more prevalent. For example, in coastal areas, water sports such as sailing and surfing are popular. In rural areas, activities like hiking and fishing are common due to the beautiful landscapes and abundance of natural resources. Traditional Welsh music, known as "cerdd dant," combines poetry and music, and is often performed at cultural events and festivals. The Eisteddfod is a well-known festival in Wales, celebrating music, literature, and performance arts. It is a great opportunity to witness the vibrant cultural scene and engage with local artists and enthusiasts.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we've learned. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Welsh words:

1. I enjoy playing __________ in my free time. (golf) 2. Can you recommend a good __________ to read? (novel) 3. Let's go for a __________ in the park. (walk) 4. She is a talented __________ and painter. (musician) 5. We are going on an __________ trip to the countryside. (adventure)

Solutions: 1. I enjoy playing **golff** in my free time. 2. Can you recommend a good **nofel** to read? 3. Let's go for a **cerdded** in the park. 4. She is a talented **cerddor** and painter. 5. We are going on an **antur** trip to the countryside.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've expanded your Welsh vocabulary by learning common hobbies and leisure activities. Being able to talk about your interests and understand others' hobbies will help you connect with Welsh speakers and engage in conversations. Practice using these words in different contexts to reinforce your learning. Keep exploring the world of Welsh hobbies and enjoy the process of language acquisition. Pob lwc! (Good luck!)

Table of Contents - Welsh Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Questions and Negation


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drink


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Welsh Traditions and Celebrations


Hobbies and Leisure


Present Continuous and Future


Travel and Transportation


Welsh Literature and History


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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