Expand All   Collapse All

How to say all Colors in Welsh: What is the list of colors in Welsh with Examples

How to say all Colors in Welsh: What is the list of colors in Welsh with Examples

  1. Introduction – How to learn Welsh colors?
  2. What is the list of colors in Welsh with examples?
  3. What are the list of advanced colors in Welsh with examples?
  4. What are the Colors of the Rainbow in Welsh with examples?
  5. Can I use Colors as Adjectives in Welsh?
  6. What are the different Mixed Colors in Welsh?
  7. What is your favorite color in Welsh?

Introduction to list of Colors in Welsh – How to learn the different colors in Welsh?

So you are learning Welsh? GREAT!!! Your approach to start off with the basic lists and then start learning to speak is the right way to go!!! The list of colors in Welsh is one of the most basic and important lists that you would need to know as a novice in the Welsh language.

List of colors in Welsh
List of colors in Welsh

You might have to point at something and say “I want to buy the red plate” or “The sky is so blue today” or “My car is bright red” or “I would like a dark / light beer”. This is part of the basic vocabulary list of colors in Welsh.

You absolutely need to learn colors in Welsh as it is likely that you will come across words on a daily basis, whether you are working or studying or having a simple conversation.

  • An IT consultant might say “Make the button Red in color”
  • A doctor might tell you “Your skin looks a bit yellow”
  • A taxi driver might tell you, “Oktoberfest is so colorful.”
  • You might order a “dark beer” in a restaurant
  • You might have to say to your hair stylist, “I want mahogany steaks on my hair”

Wherever you go, you need to use the colors in Welsh in your sentences one way or another.

 

What is the list of basic colors in Welsh or the list of primary colors in Welsh with examples?

These are the most basic set of colors in Welsh which you will commonly use. There are many examples given which will teach you how to use the Welsh colors for different scenarios

list of basic colors in Welsh or the list of primary colors in Welsh
list of basic colors in Welsh or the list of primary colors in Welsh
English Welsh English Welsh
yellow melyn Banana is yellow. Mae banana yn felyn.
blue glas The sea is blue Mae’r môr yn las
white Gwyn I have a white shirt Mae gen i grys gwyn
brown brown The brown bear is angry Mae’r arth frown yn ddig
orange oren He likes his orange shoes Mae’n hoffi ei esgidiau oren
black du My brother has black hair. Mae gwallt du ar fy mrawd.
red Coch The Welshman likes red wine. Mae’r Cymro yn hoff o win coch.
pink pinc His daughter has a pink bag. Mae bag pinc gan ei ferch.
green gwyrdd The leaves are green. Mae’r dail yn wyrdd.
Grey Llwyd The grey suit is expensive. Mae’r siwt lwyd yn ddrud.

 

What are the list of advanced colors in Welsh with examples?

Now let us dive into the more interesting world of colors. There are hundreds of shades of colors and we might use many of them frequently if not on a daily basis.

Let us learn how to say the colors in Welsh with some examples.

list of advanced colors in Welsh
list of advanced colors in Welsh
English Welsh English Welsh
indigo indigo The Indigo ink is expensive. Mae’r inc Indigo yn ddrud.
beige beige I hate beige and I love yellow. Rwy’n casáu beige ac rwy’n caru melyn.
maroon marwn My daughter likes her maroon doll Mae fy merch yn hoffi ei dol marwn
purple porffor We own that purple car. Rydym yn berchen ar y car porffor hwnnw.
violet fioled Violet rubies and green emeralds are gorgeous. Mae rhuddemau fioled ac emralltau gwyrdd yn hyfryd.

 

What are the Colors of the Rainbow in Welsh with examples?

One of the first Welsh lessons you will learn is the colors of a rainbow in Welsh. These are a mix of the primary colors as well as the more advanced colors. Nevertheless, you need to know the list of rainbow colors in Welsh even if you are studying A1.

Rainbow - Colors in Welsh
Rainbow – Colors in Welsh

Let us learn the colors of the rainbow in Welsh with some examples.

English Welsh English Welsh
violet fioled My husband gifted me a gown made of violet silk. Rhoddodd fy ngŵr gŵn i mi wedi’i wneud o sidan fioled.
indigo indigo The Indian ink is Indigo in color. Mae’r inc Indiaidd mewn lliw Indigo.
blue glas The sky is blue and the sea is blue. Mae’r awyr yn las a’r môr yn las.
green gwyrdd I like green apples and hate red apples. Rwy’n hoffi afalau gwyrdd ac yn casáu afalau coch.
yellow melyn Do you like this yellow shirt? Ydych chi’n hoffi’r crys melyn hwn?
orange oren His orange tie is ugly. Mae ei glymu oren yn hyll.
Red Coch My red BMW is fast Mae fy BMW coch yn gyflym
Colors of the rainbow in Welsh
Colors of the rainbow in Welsh

These are the 7 colors of the rainbow in Welsh. For children, this is like an ultra basic list which they need to study. For adults, most of these colours are primary colours and hence need to be memorized.

 

Can I use Colors in Welsh as Adjectives?

Colors as Adjectives in Welsh
Colors as Adjectives in Welsh
  • Of course! You can use colors as adjectives and it forms a very important part of your vocabulary.
  • Let us learn how to say the same colors in Welsh with some examples.
English Welsh English Welsh
yellow melyn The yellow banana is tasty. Mae’r banana melyn yn flasus.
blue glas The blue shirt is majestic. Mae’r crys glas yn fawreddog.
white Gwyn The white wine is cold. Mae’r gwin gwyn yn oer.
brown brown The brown coat is big. Mae’r gôt frown yn fawr.
orange oren The orange hat is funny. Mae’r het oren yn ddoniol.
black du The black panther is dangerous. Mae’r panther du yn beryglus.
red Coch I own a red purse. Rwy’n berchen ar bwrs coch.
pink pinc His daughter has a pink bag. Mae bag pinc gan ei ferch.
green gwyrdd The green leaves are beautiful. Mae’r dail gwyrdd yn brydferth.
Grey Llwyd The grey suit is expensive. Mae’r siwt lwyd yn ddrud.

 

What are the different Mixed Colors in Welsh?

Similar to the English language, you can mix colors in Welsh. In English you might say “The paint is Bluish Green” or “The sun is Reddish orange”.

Let us learn how to say the same colors in Welsh with some examples.

Mixed color in Welsh
Mixed color in Welsh
English Welsh English Welsh
Reddish orange Oren cochlyd The sun is reddish orange. Mae’r haul yn oren cochlyd.
Yellowish red Coch melynaidd The flower is yellowish blue. Mae’r blodyn yn las melynaidd.
Greenish yellow Melyn gwyrdd The cheese is greenish blue. Mae’r caws yn las gwyrdd.
pinkish red coch pinc The ink is pinkish red Mae’r inc yn goch pinc
Blackish blue Glas du Water should be colorless, not blackish blue. Dylai dŵr fod yn ddi-liw, nid yn las du.
Grayish black Du llwyd The old man has greyish white hair. Mae gan yr hen ddyn wallt gwyn llwydaidd.
colorful lliwgar She wears colorful a colorful skirt. Mae hi’n gwisgo sgert liwgar.
colorless di-liw Water is colorless. Mae dŵr yn ddi-liw.
greenish yellow melyn gwyrdd The mushroom is greenish yellow in color Mae’r madarch yn felyn gwyrddlas
marine blue glas morol marine blue is our favorite color. glas morol yw ein hoff liw.
dark blue glas tywyll Emeralds are dark blue in color Mae emralltau yn las tywyll mewn lliw
greenish blue glas gwyrddlas The lake is greenish blue Mae’r llyn yn las gwyrdd
sky blue awyr las The gemstone is sky blue Mae’r gemstone yn las awyr
jet black jet du The horse is jet black Mae’r ceffyl yn jet du
light red coch golau The chair is light red Mae’r gadair yn goch golau
dark red coch tywyll The apple is dark red Mae’r afal yn goch tywyll

 

What is your favourite color?

This is one of the most common questions that you will get in your Welsh basic examination. The examiner will ask you in Welsh as to what your favourite color is. You need to respond in Welsh about your favourite color.

Favorite color in Welsh
Favorite color in Welsh
English Welsh
What is your favorite color? Beth yw dy hoff liw?
My favorite color is Blue. Fy hoff liw yw Glas.
Your favorite color is Red. Eich hoff liw yw Coch.
His favorite color is Yellow. Ei hoff liw yw Melyn.
Her favorite color is Green. Ei hoff liw yw Gwyrdd.
Our favorite color is Orange. Ein hoff liw yw Oren.
Their favorite color is Pink. Eu hoff liw yw Pinc.

 

Leave a Reply