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[[File:welsh-language-polyglotclub-lessons.jpg|thumb]]Welsh, or Cymraeg, is a Celtic language spoken primarily in Wales. In this article, we will explore some common animal names in the Welsh language. Whether you're learning Welsh for fun or planning a trip to Wales, knowing the names of animals can be a useful addition to your vocabulary. | |||
== Domestic Animals == | |||
Let's start with some common domestic animals: | |||
# Cat - Cath (plural: Cathod) | |||
# Dog - Ci (plural: Cŵn) | |||
# Horse - Ceffyl (plural: Ceffylau) | |||
# Cow - Buwch (plural: Gwartheg) | |||
# Sheep - Defaid (singular: Dafad) | |||
# Pig - Mochyn (plural: Moch) | |||
# Chicken - Iar (plural: Ieir) | |||
# Duck - Hwyaden (plural: Hwyaid) | |||
# Goat - Gafr (plural: Geifr) | |||
== Wild Animals == | |||
Next, let's look at some wild animals that you might encounter in the Welsh countryside: | |||
# Fox - Cadno | |||
# Deer - Carw (plural: ceirw) | |||
# Rabbit - Cwningen (plural: Cwningod) | |||
# Squirrel - Gwiwer (plural: Gwiwerod) | |||
# Hedgehog - Draenog | |||
# Badger - Moch daear | |||
# Wolf - Blaidd | |||
# Bear - Arth | |||
== Birds == | |||
Wales is home to a variety of bird species. Here are some common bird names in Welsh: | |||
# Owl - Tylluan | |||
# Sparrow - Aderyn y tô (literally "roof bird") | |||
# Robin - Robin goch | |||
# Crow - Bran (plural: Brain) | |||
# Seagull - Gwylan (plural: Gwylanod) | |||
# Pigeon - Colomen (plural: Colomennod) | |||
# Eagle - Eryr | |||
== Aquatic Animals == | |||
Finally, let's learn the names of some aquatic animals: | |||
# Fish - Pysgodyn (plural: Pysgod) | |||
# Dolphin - Dolffin | |||
# Whale - Morfil | |||
# Shark - Siarc | |||
# Crab - Cranc | |||
# Octopus - Ocwtopws | |||
# Seal - Sêl | |||
== Summary Table == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!English | |||
!Welsh | |||
|- | |||
|alligator | |alligator | ||
|alligator | |alligator | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|bears | |bears | ||
| | |eirth | ||
|- | |- | ||
|bird | |bird | ||
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|eryrod | |eryrod | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Videos== | |||
===51 Animals in the Welsh Language - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nX1n-rZNM</youtube> | |||
===Super Furry Animals - Tanks and the welsh language - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unxjqVovJWk</youtube> | |||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Qualities|Qualities]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Celebrations|Celebrations]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Education|Education]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Tastes|Tastes]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]] | |||
* [[Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Colors-lliwiau|Colors lliwiau]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:42, 26 October 2023
Welsh, or Cymraeg, is a Celtic language spoken primarily in Wales. In this article, we will explore some common animal names in the Welsh language. Whether you're learning Welsh for fun or planning a trip to Wales, knowing the names of animals can be a useful addition to your vocabulary.
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some common domestic animals:
- Cat - Cath (plural: Cathod)
- Dog - Ci (plural: Cŵn)
- Horse - Ceffyl (plural: Ceffylau)
- Cow - Buwch (plural: Gwartheg)
- Sheep - Defaid (singular: Dafad)
- Pig - Mochyn (plural: Moch)
- Chicken - Iar (plural: Ieir)
- Duck - Hwyaden (plural: Hwyaid)
- Goat - Gafr (plural: Geifr)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Next, let's look at some wild animals that you might encounter in the Welsh countryside:
- Fox - Cadno
- Deer - Carw (plural: ceirw)
- Rabbit - Cwningen (plural: Cwningod)
- Squirrel - Gwiwer (plural: Gwiwerod)
- Hedgehog - Draenog
- Badger - Moch daear
- Wolf - Blaidd
- Bear - Arth
Birds[edit | edit source]
Wales is home to a variety of bird species. Here are some common bird names in Welsh:
- Owl - Tylluan
- Sparrow - Aderyn y tô (literally "roof bird")
- Robin - Robin goch
- Crow - Bran (plural: Brain)
- Seagull - Gwylan (plural: Gwylanod)
- Pigeon - Colomen (plural: Colomennod)
- Eagle - Eryr
Aquatic Animals[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's learn the names of some aquatic animals:
- Fish - Pysgodyn (plural: Pysgod)
- Dolphin - Dolffin
- Whale - Morfil
- Shark - Siarc
- Crab - Cranc
- Octopus - Ocwtopws
- Seal - Sêl
Summary Table[edit | edit source]
| English | Welsh |
|---|---|
| alligator | alligator |
| alligators | alligators |
| bear | arth |
| bears | eirth |
| bird | aderyn |
| birds | adar |
| bull | tarw |
| bulls | teirw |
| cat | cath |
| cats | cathod |
| cow | buwch |
| cows | gwartheg |
| deer | ceirw |
| many deer | llawer ceirw |
| dog | ci |
| dogs | cŵn |
| donkey | asyn |
| donkeys | asynnod |
| eagle | eryr |
| eagles | eryrod |
Videos[edit | edit source]
51 Animals in the Welsh Language - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Super Furry Animals - Tanks and the welsh language - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]