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Welsh → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and Relationships → Relationships

Welsh is a Celtic language spoken in Wales by about 20% of the population. It is also spoken in Argentina, Australia, Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. This lesson is part of the Complete 0 to A1 Welsh Course and will focus on the Welsh vocabulary related to relationships. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express and understand different types of relationships in Welsh.

Vocabulary

Friends and Acquaintances

Welsh has different words to describe levels of friendship, from casual acquaintances to close friends.

Welsh	Pronunciation	English
ffrind	"frind"	friend
cyfaill	"kuh-vay-th"	mate
cyd-ddyn	"kud-dun"	fellow
cyfandir	"kuh-vaan-deer"	acquaintance

Partners and Spouses

In Welsh, there are different words for partners based on gender and official status.

Welsh	Pronunciation	English
partner	"pahr-tner"	partner
perthynas	"pehr-thuh-nas"	relationship
plentyn	"plenn-tin"	child
priod	"pree-ohd"	spouse
gŵr	"goor"	husband
gwraig	"goo-ryg"	wife

Romantic Relationships

Welsh has several words to describe romantic love and affectionate relationships.

Welsh	Pronunciation	English
cariad	"kah-ree-ahd"	love, darling
cwtch	"kootch"	cuddle, snuggle
serch	"sehr-ch"	affection

Extended Family

Welsh, like many other languages, has words to describe different types of extended family members.

Welsh	Pronunciation	English
amgyffred	"am-guh-fred"	cousin
dadcu	"dad-kee"	granddad
mam-gu	"mam-gee"	grandma
nain	"nine"	granny, grandma
teulu	"tay-lee"	family

Grammar

When using these vocabulary words, it is important to also understand the grammar rules for Welsh relationships. In Welsh, possessive pronouns are used to indicate the relationships between individuals. Here are some examples:

• E.g. "Fy mrawd" - "My brother"

"fy" means "my" and "brawd" means "brother"

• E.g. "Ein teulu ni" - "Our family"

"ein" means "our" and "teulu" means "family"

• E.g. "Eich priodas chi" - "Your marriage"

"eich" means "your" (formal) and "priodas" means "marriage"

Practice

Now, it's time to practice what you've learned! Try to complete the following exercises using the Welsh vocabulary and grammar you've just studied.

1. Translate the following sentence into Welsh: "She's my best friend". "Hi yw fy nghyfaill gorau"

2. Translate the following sentence into Welsh: "Their relationship is complicated". "Mae eu perthynas nhw'n gymhleth"

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Welsh word: "I love you". "Rwy'n dy garu di"

4. Translate the following sentence into Welsh: "Our cousins are coming over". "Mae ein cefrddin ni'n dod draw"

5. Translate the following sentence into Welsh: "His wife is a nurse". "Mae ei wraig ef yn nyrs"

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned the Welsh vocabulary for different types of relationships, including friends, partners, spouses, and extended family members. You have also learned some basic grammar rules for expressing these relationships in Welsh. Remember to keep practicing and using these vocabulary and grammar tips to improve your Welsh language skills. Diolch (thank you) for studying with us!

Table of Contents - Welsh Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• To Be and To Have

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Questions and Negation

• Question Words
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People
• Describing Actions

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Welsh Traditions and Celebrations

• Holidays and Festivals
• Traditional Music and Dance

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Common Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Present Continuous and Future

• Present Continuous Tense
• Talking About the Future

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Welsh Literature and History

• Famous Welsh Writers
• Welsh History

Other Lessons

• Greetings
• Basic phrases
• Eating and Drinking
• Express Surprise
• Months of the year
• Sizes
• Common Foods
• Family Members
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals

Sources

• Cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English - Wikipedia
• 7 Welsh Words and Phrases You'll Love | Kilts-n-Stuff.com