What do Welsh people call a hug?

Cwtch or cwtsh (Welsh pronunciation: [kʊtʃ]) is a Welsh-language and Welsh-English dialect word meaning a cuddle or embrace, with a sense of offering warmth and safety.

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What is Welsh slang for hug?

Cwtch (pronounced 'kutch', to rhyme with 'butch') is an everyday Welsh word for a special sort of cuddle or hug, an emotionally significant embrace. Its also means a cubbyhole or cupboard; a small space in which to store things safely.

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What is the slang cwtch?

Welsh word for an affectionate hug. There's no literal English translation, but its nearest equivlent is "safe place". So if you give someone a cwtch, you're giving them a "safe place". It can also be used as a place to store things safely (usually a cupboard under a staircase) "Give me a cwtch"

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Why do Welsh say Bard?

Bard means you aren't feeling your best. “I'm feeling poorly, bard, I am.”

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What does scram mean in Welsh?

A scram (a scratch, usually caused by a person or animal)

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Things Not To Say To Welsh People

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What are words of affection in Welsh?

Here are some more romantic sayings in Welsh:
  • Dw i'n dy garu di / Rwy'n dy garu di - I love you (formal / informal)
  • Cariad - Love, Darling.
  • Llawer o gariad oddi wrth - Lots of love from.
  • Yn Fy Nghalon Am Byth - In my Heart Forever.
  • Ti a Fi Am Byth - You and Me Forever.
  • Ti'n Werth y Byd - You're Worth the World.

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What is the term of endearment in Wales?

There may be no exact translation, but are many terms of endearment in Welsh: cariad (love), annwyl (dear), yr aur (literally “the gold”), mêl (honey), del (pretty), mach'i (literally “my small one”, used for women or usually female children), ngwas i (“my boy”, usually used for male children), or blodyn (flower) are ...

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What is a famous Welsh saying?

Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon. This is one of Wales' most famous proverbs and means 'a nation without a language is a nation without a heart'.

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Do the Welsh say Boyo?

(form of address for a man): When used to address a Welshman by a non-Welshman this can be (perceived as) derogatory or patronising; use by obviously Welsh people to anyone is rarely derogatory but may still be patronising, especially if used to address someone older than oneself.

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What is a butty in Welsh?

A Welsh term for buddy or friend from byti a person who helped in the coal mines.

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What is the Welsh version of cuddle?

Cwtch or cwtsh (Welsh pronunciation: [kʊtʃ]) is a Welsh-language and Welsh-English dialect word meaning a cuddle or embrace, with a sense of offering warmth and safety.

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What is Welsh slang for love?

Cariad- This means 'Love. ' This is a favourite Welsh term of endearment, which descends from the Latin “Caritas” (Virtue). This evolved into the word 'Charity' in English and 'Love' in Welsh.

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Why do Welsh people say mush?

Mush. Mush is a term of endearment, often referring to a friend such as 'Alri mush? '. It rhymes with push and is often used by those from Swansea.

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Is wibbly wobbly Welsh?

And on the same subject, the Welsh word for jellyfish is not “pysgodyn wibli wobli” (puh-skod-in wibbly wobbly), or, in English, wibbly wobbly fish. Lord alone knows what comedian came up with that one, but it's fairly new in the lexicon of non-existent Welsh words.

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What is a typical Welsh greeting?

Sut mae (North Wales) or Shwmae (South/West Wales) - Literally meaning "how is it", they are used in everyday life as a standard greeting alongside the more informal "Helô" when you meet someone. Haia - very informal greeting that can be heard all over Wales. It is identical to the English hiya.

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What is Welsh slang for girlfriend?

They say 'wejen' for girlfriend and 'sboner' for boyfriend. The word 'sboner' comes from the English word 'spooner' dating back to the times when men used to give their girlfriends love spoons. Nice to see an old tradition is carried on in this modern day word...

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What is a Welsh guy called?

[ welsh-muhn, welch- ] show ipa. noun,plural Welsh·men. a native or inhabitant of Wales.

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What does JAC mean in Welsh?

Jac is the Welsh version of the name Jack and means 'God is gracious. '

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What does Bora dah mean in Welsh?

“Bore da” – meaning, good morning. Pronounced: 'bore-ray-dah'

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What is popty ping in Welsh?

Popty Ping translates as a Pinging Oven, a very onomatopoeic way of saying microwave. Meicrodon is more formal than Popty Ping. If you are using the Welsh word for microwave in writing, then you should use Meicrodon.

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What does yaki dar mean?

(ˌjækiːˈdɑː , Welsh ˈjɛxəd dɑː ) exclamation. Welsh. a drinking toast; good health; cheers.

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What is the biggest Welsh word?

It is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and it is the longest Welsh town name and the longest Welsh word.

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What is Welsh slang for darling?

The Welsh word for 'darling' is 'annwyl' and 'anwylyd' means 'dearest'. 'Annwyl' can also mean: dear; beloved.

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What do Welsh people call friends?

'Friend' in Welsh is 'ffrind' and the plural, friends, is 'ffrindiau'. There are lots of other ways to talk about and describe those you care about in Welsh. Let's take a look at some other related vocabulary!

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How do you compliment someone in Welsh?

Some other Welsh words for complimenting someone include:
  1. Tlws = pretty/beautiful.
  2. Hardd = beautiful.
  3. Hyfryd = lovely.
  4. Golygus = good-looking.
  5. Syfrdanol = stunning.
  6. Gwych =great.

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