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Vocabulary: Learn about the different types of weather in Welsh. What are the names of the different climates in Welsh?

Vocabulary: Learn about the different types of weather in Welsh. What are the names of the different climates in Welsh?

As we all know, when waiting for a train or a bus, or when standing inside an elevator, the most common and safe topic in conversation and small talk is Weather. You need to know the different types of Weather in Welsh so that you can discuss on how bad it is or how fantastic it is.

Learn about the list of types of Weather in Welsh
Learn about the list of types of Weather in Welsh

Wales is pretty much the same when it comes to people talking about the different types of weather. And of course, people from Wales like to talk about the different types of weather in Welsh only.

You need to able to make weather-related observation, ask weather related questions and also be able to understand the answers. It is very important that you understand what to wear in every season and how your outdoor plans in Wales is affected by the weather

To get you ready, here’s a guide for you to learn about some simple Welsh weather vocabulary to rely on as you learn Welsh. In any case, it can at least help you know what kind of weather to expect outside.

 

How do you say weather in Welsh?

  • The Welsh translation for “The weather” is “Y Tywydd”
  • Welsh word for “The Climate” is “Yr hinsawdd”

 

What are the different seasons in Welsh?

There are four seasons in Wales and pretty much all over Europe: Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring. However there is also the rainy season and the dry season since people need to dress up according to the correct weather.

Different Seasons in Welsh
Different Seasons in Welsh

For example, during the dry season, you need to wear moisturizer while you need to carry an umbrella during the rainy season. So it becomes very important that you know the Welsh vocabulary for weather related terms

Learn about the vocabulary of all Seasons in Welsh with English translation and with example sentences.

English Welsh English Sentences Welsh Sentences
the season y tymor Summer is the best season. Yr haf yw’r tymor gorau.
the spring y Gwanwyn Schools are closed during the Spring. Mae ysgolion ar gau yn ystod y Gwanwyn.
the summer yr haf It is very hot during the summer. Mae’n boeth iawn yn ystod yr haf.
the autumn yr hydref During autumn, it becomes very cold in Wales. Yn ystod yr hydref, mae’n dod yn oer iawn yng Nghymru.
the winter y gaeaf I like the winter because I like the snow. Dw i’n hoffi’r gaeaf achos dw i’n hoffi’r eira.
the rainy season y tymor glawog During the rainy season, the frogs are very happy. Yn ystod y tymor glawog, mae’r brogaod yn hapus iawn.
the dry season y tymor sych During the dry season, carrots are expensive. Yn ystod y tymor sych, mae moron yn ddrud.

 

What are the different weather conditions in Welsh?

The seasons are not all that you may talk of. You may have to say that it’s raining or ask if there’s a storm. You may have to deal with hail and mist, fog and frost.

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary in Welsh with English translation and with example sentences.

Weather and Climate in Welsh
Weather and Climate in Welsh
English Welsh English Sentences Welsh Sentences
hail Y cenllysg Hail is very dangerous. Mae cenllysg yn beryglus iawn.
sky Yr Awyr The sky is blue and the sun is yellow. Mae’r awyr yn las a’r haul yn felyn.
fog Y niwl You should not drive in the fog. Ni ddylech yrru yn y niwl.
rain Y glaw Will it rain today? No it will rain tomorrow. A fydd hi’n bwrw glaw heddiw? Na fydd hi’n bwrw glaw yfory.
rainbow Yr enfys The rainbow is very beautiful Mae’r enfys yn hardd iawn
snow Yr eira The snow is white. Mae’r eira yn wyn.
sun Yr haul The sunflower loves the sun. Mae blodyn yr haul yn caru’r haul.
storm Y storm Dogs do not like storms. Nid yw cŵn yn hoffi stormydd.
dew Y gwlith The baby licked the dew drops. Roedd y babi yn llyfu’r diferion gwlith.
wind Y gwynt It is very windy today. Mae’n wyntog iawn heddiw.
cloud Y cwmwl The clouds are grey. Mae’r cymylau’n llwyd.
precipitation Y dyodiad There will be precipitation today. Bydd dyddodiad heddiw.
frost Y rhew The frost is slippery Mae’r rhew yn llithrig
temperature Y tymheredd The temperature is quite high. Mae’r tymheredd yn eithaf uchel.

 

What are the different Weather related Adjectives in Welsh with English translation?

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary which can be used as adjectives in Welsh with English translation and with example sentences.

English Welsh English Sentences Welsh Sentences
lightning mellt Lightning flashes across the sky. Mae mellt yn fflachio ar draws yr awyr.
to get dark i dywyllu / i tywyllu It wil get darker very soon Bydd yn tywyllu yn fuan iawn
to freeze i rewi Will the weather freeze the car? A fydd y tywydd yn rhewi’r car?
to rain i glaw Is it raining in India? Ydy hi’n bwrw glaw yn India?
to snow i eira Will it snow today? A fydd hi’n bwrw eira heddiw?
to melt i doddi / I toddi The sun will melt the snow Bydd yr haul yn toddi’r eira

 

What are the different Weather related adverbs in Welsh with English translation?

Learn about the most common Weather related vocabulary which can be used as adverbs in Welsh with English translation and with example sentences.

English Welsh English Sentences Welsh Sentences
cloudy gymylog It is so cloudy today. Mae hi mor gymylog heddiw.
foggy niwlog It is foggy outside and I do not want to drive. Mae’n niwlog y tu allan a dydw i ddim eisiau gyrru.
rainy glawog The is a rainy day. Mae’n ddiwrnod glawog.
sunny Heulog It is so sunny and hot. Mae hi mor heulog a phoeth.
windy gwyntog It is windy in the Sahara desert. Mae’n wyntog yn anialwch y Sahara.

 

Other very common terms are:

English Welsh English Sentences Welsh Sentences
cold oerfel It is a cold day. Mae’n ddiwrnod oer.
warm cynnes I like warm weather. Dw i’n hoffi tywydd cynnes.
hot boeth India is hot. India yn boeth.

 

What are the most common weather related sentences?

You might be walking outside and someone might ask “Sut mae’r tywydd heddiw?” or “What is the weather today?” in Welsh. You will have to respond in about the weather in Welsh.

You may speak to hundreds of people and every time the weather becomes a topic of off-hand conversation.  Learn about the most common Weather related sentences in Welsh with English translation.

 

English Sentences Welsh Sentences
I’m cold Rydw i’n oer
I’m hot Rwy’n boeth
It’s a bit cloudy today Mae hi braidd yn gymylog heddiw
The sun is shining today Mae’r haul yn gwenu heddiw
How’s the weather today? Sut mae’r tywydd heddiw?
 Is it warm?  Ydy hi’n gynnes?
 Is it cold?  Ydy hi’n oer?
 Is it good?  Ydy e’n dda?
 Is it bad?  Ydy e’n ddrwg?
 What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?  Beth yw rhagolygon y tywydd ar gyfer yfory?
How many degrees is it? Sawl gradd yw e?
 How warm is it?  Pa mor gynnes yw hi?
 It is nice weather.  Mae’n dywydd braf.
 It is bad weather.  Mae’n dywydd garw.
 The sun is shining.  Mae’r haul yn gwenu.
 It’s windy.  Mae’n wyntog.
 It’s snowing.  Mae’n bwrw eira.
 Are you too cold?  Ydych chi’n rhy oer?
 It’s so humid !  Mae mor llaith!
 I’m sweating.  Rwy’n chwysu.
 It is beautiful weather.  Mae’n dywydd hyfryd.
 It is terrible weather.  Mae’n dywydd ofnadwy.
 Such lousy weather!  Tywydd mor ddrwg!
 It looks like a thunderstorm.  Mae’n edrych fel storm fellt a tharanau.
 It’s great swimming weather!  Mae’n dywydd nofio gwych!

 

Types of rain and other forms of precipitation

Rain in Welsh
Rain in Welsh
Welsh English
glaw rain
glaw mân; gwlithlaw; glaw smwc drizzle, light rain
glaw trwm heavy rain
glaw gyrru driving rain
glaw rhewllyd freezing rain
glaw iâ frozen rain
glaw taranau / tyrfau thundery rain
glaw gochel heavy downpour
glaw ‘Stiniog Ffestiniog rain
glaw tinwyn Abertawe heavy cold rain from a south-easterly direction persisting all day long, ‘the wettest rain out’
glaw mynydd drizzle falling on high ground when it is dry in the lowlands (“mountain rain”)
glaw golau rain when the sky is bright towards the east
glaw tyfu / tyfiant light April rain conducive to growth (“growing rain”)
glaw (mis) Mai first May rain (reputed to be good for weak eyes and also for killing lice in cattle)
cawod shower
cawodi to shower down
dafnu; pigo to drip, drop
brasfrwrw big spaced drops
sgrympian short sharp shower
arllwys pouring
tollti pouring
yn ei dymchwel pouring down
brylymu pouring very quickly
llifo flooding
towlud throwing
taflu throwing
hegar law fierce rain
lluwchlaw sheets of rain
chwipio bwrw whiplash rain
pistyllio fountain rain
piso pissing down
curlaw beating rain
tywallt absolutely bucketing
stido thrashing down
tresio maximum intensity
eira mân fine or driven snow
eira lluchio drifting snow or driven snow
eira difrisg trackless or untrodden snow

Idioms for heavy rain

Cymraeg English
Mae hi’n bwrw hen wragedd a ffyn It’s raining old women and sticks
Mae hi’n bwrw cyllyll a ffyrc It’s raining knives and forks
Mae hi’n bwrw fel o grwc It’s raining like from a bucket

 

Other weather-related expressions and sayings

Cymraeg English
Mae golwg glaw arni, Mae hi’n cau am law, Mae hi’n hel am law, Mae hi am law, Mae glaw ynddi It looks like rain
(Myned) haul dan ei gaerau sunset (“The sun going under its ramparts”).
O haul i haul From day to day (“From sun to sun”)
(Daw) haul ar fryn (eto) Better days will come (“The sun will return to the hill”).

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