Everyday objects in Welsh: Bringing Cymraeg into your home

Welcome to your guide to everyday objects in Welsh! This post will help you introduce Welsh words for common items into your daily family life. Remember, every Welsh word you use is a step forward on your language journey.

O tapas y tŷ | Around the house

Tŷ: House

Drws: Door

Ffenestr: Window

Bwrdd: Table

Cadair: Chair

Gwely: Bed

Cegin: Kitchen

Ystafell ymolchi: Bathroom

Soffa: Sofa

Teledu: Television

Gwrthrychau cyffredin | Common objects

Llyfr: Book

Tegan: Toy

Cwpan: Cup

Plât: Plate

Cyllell: Knife

Fforc: Fork

Llwy: Spoon

Bag: Bag

Allwedd: Key

Ffôn: Phone

Ymarfer | Practice

Object Hunt: Go on a “Welsh word hunt” around your house, naming items you find.

Mealtime Welsh: Try to use Welsh words for cutlery and dishes during meals.

Bedtime Story: Point out and name objects in Welsh while reading bedtime stories.

Morning Routine: Name items in Welsh as you use them during your morning routine.

I Spy in Welsh: Play ‘Wela i gyda fy llygad bach i‘ using Welsh words for objects around you.

Ymadroddion syml |Simple phrases

Ble mae’r…?: Where is the…?

Beth yw hwn?: What is this?

Dyma…: This is…

Dw i’n gweld…: I can see…

Go at your own pace and have fun bringing Welsh into your home, one word at a time.

Want to practice more? Combine this with our ‘Welsh Numbers’ guide to count objects around your home!

Pob lwc! (Good luck!)