Cymraeg
Yr Iaith Gymraeg yng Nghaerdydd
Croeso! Welsh language resources, useful phrases, learning opportunities, and bilingual services in Cardiff.
Welsh in Cardiff
Welsh (Cymraeg) is one of the oldest living languages in Europe and is spoken by a growing number of Cardiff residents. Cardiff Council (Cyngor Caerdydd) provides bilingual services and is committed to promoting the Welsh language.
You don't need to speak Welsh to live in Cardiff, but learning a few words shows respect for the language and culture — and people really appreciate it!
Did you know?
Cardiff is home to the largest number of Welsh speakers of any city in Wales. The Welsh Government's target is to reach 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050.
Useful Phrases
Here are some everyday Welsh phrases to get you started:
Bore da
Good morning
BOR-eh dah
Prynhawn da
Good afternoon
prin-HOWN dah
Nos da
Good night
NOHS dah
Diolch
Thank you
DEE-olch
Os gwelwch yn dda
Please
os GWEL-ooch un thah
Croeso
Welcome
CROY-so
Sut mae?
How are you?
sit MY
Hwyl fawr
Goodbye
HOO-il vowr
Iechyd da!
Good health! / Cheers!
YECH-id dah
Dim problem
No problem
dim PROB-lem
Learn Welsh
There are excellent free and low-cost options for learning Welsh in Cardiff:
Learn Welsh (Dysgu Cymraeg)
The national centre for learning Welsh offers courses at all levels across Cardiff. Many are free or subsidised.
learnwelsh.cymruSay Something in Welsh (SSiW)
Popular online course with a unique speaking-first method. Great for beginners who want to start speaking quickly.
saysomethingin.com/welshCardiff University Welsh for Adults
University-run courses at various levels, held across Cardiff venues.
Popeth Cymraeg
Weekly social events for Welsh learners and speakers — a great way to practice in a relaxed setting.
Council Services in Welsh
Cardiff Council provides services in both Welsh and English. You have the right to communicate with the council in Welsh.
- Council website available in Welsh: caerdydd.gov.uk
- You can write to or phone the council in Welsh
- Council meetings and publications are bilingual
- Welsh-medium schools available at primary and secondary level
- Bilingual signage across the city
Welsh Language Standards
Under the Welsh Language Standards, Cardiff Council must treat Welsh and English equally. If you feel your Welsh language rights haven't been met, you can contact the Welsh Language Commissioner.
CardiffPal yn Gymraeg
CardiffPal supports Welsh! Simply type your question in Welsh and you'll receive an answer in Welsh.
Try asking: "Beth yw'r gwasanaethau Cymraeg sydd ar gael yng Nghaerdydd?"
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