Welsh Lesson 16 (Imperative and Places)
Duration: 30 mins
This 16th lesson teaches the Welsh imperative form. In addition you will find a vocabulary list about places and household objects. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Welsh Classes.
Imperative
Knowing the imperative form in Welsh is a powerful skill. It can make it easy to ask someone to do something, and clarify what you want done.
Below is a list of 20 imperative forms and expressions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Welsh, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.
The Imperative in Welsh
| Imperative | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Go! | Ewch! |
| Stop! | Stopiwch! |
| Don't Go! | Peidiwch mynd! |
| Stay! | Arhoswch! |
| Leave! | Gadawch! |
| Come here! | Dewch yma! |
| Go there! | Ewch yna! |
| Enter (the room)! | Dewch i mewn! |
| Speak! | Siaradwch! |
| Be quiet! | Byddwch dawel! |
| Turn right | Trowch i'r dde |
| Turn left | Trowch i'r chwith |
| Go straight | Ewch syth ymlaen |
| Wait! | Arhoswch! |
| Let's go! | Dewch ymlaen! |
| Be careful! | Byddwch yn ofalus! |
| Sit down! | Eisteddwch i lawr! |
| Let me show you! | Gadewch i mi ddangos i chi! |
| Listen! | Gwrandewch! |
| Write it down! | Ysgrifennwch e i lawr! |
Questions?
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Vocabulary List about Places
Below is a list of 20 words about different places. Useful when talking about going somewhere.
Places in Welsh
| Places | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Bank | banc |
| Beach | traeth |
| Desert | anialwch |
| Earth | daear |
| Forest | coedwig |
| Garden | gardd |
| Hospital | ysbyty |
| Island | ynys |
| Lake | llyn |
| Moon | lleuad |
| Mountain | mynydd |
| River | afon |
| Sea | môr |
| Sky | awyr |
| Stars | sêr |
| Sun | haul |
| I can see the stars | Rwy'n gallu gweld y sêr |
| I want to go to the beach | Rydw i eisiau mynd i'r traeth |
| The moon is full tonight | Mae'r lleuad yn llawn heno |
| This is a beautiful garden | Mae hon yn ardd brydferth |
Vocabulary List about Household Terms
Below is a list of 26 words about different household terms, including rooms, kitchen appliances ... etc.
Places in Welsh
| Household | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Bed | gwely |
| Bedroom | ystafell wely |
| Carpet | carped |
| Ceiling | nenfwd |
| Chair | cadair |
| Computer | cyfrifiadur |
| Desk | desg |
| Door | drws |
| Furniture | dodrefn |
| House | Tŷ |
| Kitchen | cegin |
| Refrigerator | oergell |
| Roof | to |
| Room | ystafell |
| Stove | stôf |
| Table | bwrdd |
| Television | teledu |
| Toilet | toiled/ tŷ bach |
| Wall | wal |
| Window | ffenestr |
Daily Conversation in Welsh
Finally, here are some common expressions used to offer good wishes to someone. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Welsh Phrases page. Enjoy!
Common Expressions in Welsh
| English | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Can you close the door? | Allet ti/ Allwch chi gau'r drws (os gwelwch yn dda)? |
| Can you open the window? | Allet ti/ Allwch chi agor y ffenestr? |
| I need to use the computer | Mae angen i mi ddefnyddio'r cyfrifiadur |
| I need to use the toilet | Mae angen i mi fynd i'r tŷ bach |
| I'm watching television | Rwy'n gwylio'r teledu |
| This room is very big | Mae'r ystafell yma yn fawr iawn |
| Holiday Wishes | Mwynhewch yr Wyl |
| Good luck! | Pob lwc! |
| Happy birthday! | Penblwydd Hapus! |
| Happy new year! | Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! |
| Merry Christmas! | Nadolig Llawen! |
| Congratulations! | Llongyfarchiadau! |
| Enjoy! (before eating) | Mwynhewch! |
| Bless you (when sneezing) | Bendith! |
| Best wishes! | Dymuniadau gorau! |
Fun Facts
Language Quote: ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown
Congratulations! You finished your 16th lesson in Welsh about the imperative form, places and household items. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Welsh Lesson 17. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Welsh homepage.