Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Eating-and-Drinking
Welsh cuisine is not only rich in flavour but also in history. The country is known for its fresh produce, including lamb, seafood, and vegetables. Wales also boasts a thriving café and restaurant culture. In this lesson, you will learn Welsh words and phrases for eating and drinking, as well as ordering food in a restaurant or café.
Eating
Basic Vocabulary
Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary about eating:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Bwyd | booid | Food |
Swper | soo-per | Supper, Evening Meal |
Cinio | keenee-o | Lunch, Midday Meal |
Brecwast | breh-kwast | Breakfast |
Pwdin | puddin | Pudding |
Coffi | koff-ee | Coffee |
Te | teh | Tea |
Diod | dee-odd | Drink |
Manners and Phrases
Here are some Welsh phrases and manners to use while eating or drinking:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Mi gerddaf i'r tŷ bwyta. | mee gere-thav eer tih boo-uh-tah | I'm going to the restaurant. |
Sut dach chi heddiw? | sit dahkh kee hed-dee-oo | How are you today? |
Wyt ti'n bwyta? | wyt tee'n boo-uh-tah | Are you eating? |
Dwi'n bwyta yn y bwyty. | doo-ee'n boo-uh-tah uhn uh boo-uh-tee | I'm eating in the restaurant. |
Wyt ti eisiau binio? | wyt tee ay-see-uh by-nee-oh | Do you want to have lunch? |
Dach chi'n barod i fwyta? | dahkh kee'n bar-odd ee voo-ee-tah | Are you ready to eat? |
Diolch am y bwyd hyfryd. | dee-olch am uh boo-uhd huh-vrid | Thank you for the delicious food. |
Hoffwn i dalu'r bil, os gwelaist ti'n dda. | hoff-oon ee tah-lee-r bil, oss gwel-est tee'n thah | I would like to pay the bill, please. |
Drinking
Basic Vocabulary
Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary about drinking:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Dŵr | door | Water |
Cwrw | cooroo | Beer |
Gwin | gween | Wine |
Siocled poeth | shok-led poh-eth | Hot chocolate |
Sudd | seethe | Juice |
Grawnfwyd | grah-oon-foo-eed | Fruit juice |
Manners and Phrases
Here are some Welsh phrases and manners to use while drinking:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Wyt ti am beint? | wyt tee am baynt | Do you want a pint? |
Beth mae'r dewis di ar gyfer diod? | beth may-r day-wees dee ar guh-vair dee-odd | What do you choose to drink? |
Gwna i ti gael llond llawn. | goo-na ee tee gile hlon-dh hla-oon | I will make sure you have a full glass. |
Wyt ti isio unrhyw niwl? | wyt tee i-syo eer-hoo niwil | Do you want any ice? |
Dewch â fy nghwrw, os gwelwch yn dda. | dewch ah vee ng-koo-roo, oss gwel-ooch uhn thah | Bring me my beer, please. |
At a Restaurant
Basic Vocabulary
Here is some basic Welsh vocabulary to use when ordering food at a restaurant:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Bwydlen | booid-len | Menu |
Prif gwrs | priv-goor-s | Main Course |
Caws | cows | Cheese |
Bysgedi | biss-geh-dee | Fish |
Selsig | sel-sig | Sausages |
Dim ond diod i mi os gwelwch yn dda. | deem ond dee-odd ee mee oss gwel-ooch uhn thah | Just a drink for me, please. |
Ble mae'r tŷ bwyta agosaf? | ble may-r tih boo-uh-tah ah-goss-av | Where is the nearest restaurant? |
Beth yw'r bwyd gorau yma? | beth yew-r boo-uhd go-rye um-ah | What is the best food here? |
Manners and Phrases
Here are some Welsh phrases and manners to use when at a restaurant:
Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
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Ga i gael y bwydlen, os gwelwch yn dda? | ga ee gile uh boo-id-len, oss-gwel-ooch uhn thah | Can I have the menu, please? |
Ga i fwyta hwnna, os gwelwch yn dda? | ga ee voo-ee-tah hoo-nah, oss gwel-ooch uhn thah | Can I have that to eat, please? |
Wyt ti eisiau rhagor o win? | wyt tee ay-see-uh hrah-gore oh ween | Do you want more wine? |
Cymerwch eich amser. | kum-eer-ookh aych am-zeir | Take your time. |
Wyt ti'n ngharu cariadon cyw i geir agos iddo chi? | wyt tee-n nghah-ree kar-ee-ah-don key-oor kei-r ah-gos ith-daw kee | Do you like roast chicken with vegetables? |
Congratulations! You have completed the Welsh lesson on vocabulary for Food and Drink. Keep practicing these words and phrases to build your proficiency and confidence in Welsh. Pob hwyl! (Good luck!)
Other Lessons
- Drinks
- Seasons
- Basic Greetings
- Colors
- Health
- Qualities
- Common Foods
- Count to 10
- Asking for Directions
- Greetings
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