Nature & Outdoors

1. Beth yw enw'r mynydd hwn?

   What is the name of this mountain?

   Usage

   Used to ask the name of a mountain. Wales is home to famous peaks like Snowdon

   Grammar Note

   "yw" = the Welsh copula "is/are." "enw'r" = "enw + yr" (the name of)

2. Mae'r olygfa yma'n anhygoel

   The view here is incredible

   Usage

   Used to express admiration for a stunning natural view

   Grammar Note

   "Mae ... 'n" = standard statement structure in Welsh. "mae" = "is/are" (3rd person)

3. Ble mae'r llwybr i'r copa?

   Where is the path to the summit?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the route to a mountain summit. Useful on Welsh peaks like Snowdon

   Grammar Note

   "mae'r" = contraction of "mae + yr" (the). Welsh definite article often follows the verb

4. Oes pysgod yn yr afon hon?

   Are there fish in this river?

   Usage

   Used to ask if there are fish in a river. Wales has many rivers popular for fishing

   Grammar Note

   "oes" = existential question particle. "Oes X yn Y?" = "Is there X in Y?"

5. Beth yw'r blodyn gwyllt yma?

   What is this wildflower?

   Usage

   Used to ask the name of a wildflower seen in the countryside

   Grammar Note

   Welsh adjectives follow the noun. "blodyn gwyllt" = "wild flower" (flower + wild)

6. Faint o amser mae'n cymryd i gerdded i'r llyn?

   How long does it take to walk to the lake?

   Usage

   Used to ask how long it takes to walk to a lake or natural attraction

   Grammar Note

   "faint o amser mae'n cymryd" = "how long does it take?" — very common Welsh expression

7. Mae'r goedwig hon yn fendigedig

   This forest is wonderful

   Usage

   Used to express admiration for a beautiful forest or woodland

   Grammar Note

   "fendigedig" = soft mutation of "bendigedig." Welsh consonant mutations: b→f

8. Ydy hi'n ddiogel nofio yn y môr?

   Is it safe to swim in the sea?

   Usage

   Used to check whether it is safe to swim in the sea or a body of water

   Grammar Note

   "ddiogel" = soft mutation of "diogel." Welsh grammar: d→dd after certain contexts

9. Pa adar sy'n byw yma?

   What birds live here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the birds that inhabit a particular area

   Grammar Note

   "sy'n" forms a relative clause. "adar sy'n byw" = "birds that live." "sy" = shortened "sydd"

10. Mae Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn hyfryd

    Snowdonia National Park is beautiful

    Usage

    Used to express appreciation for Snowdonia (Eryri), Wales's iconic national park

    Grammar Note

    "Eryri" = Welsh name for Snowdonia. "cenedlaethol" = "national" (adjective follows noun)

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