What do Welsh people call jellyfish?

For many years, the official Welsh term for the jellyfish was “cont y môr', academics have recently changed it to “sglefren fôr” (skle-vren vore = sea skater).
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Is wibbly wobbly Welsh for jellyfish?

But if you think his Popty Ping is too much, wait until he gets his jellyfish done, with the slogan 'pysgod wibbly wobbly' (the Welsh word for jellyfish is actually “sglefrod”).
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What is a popty ping?

One word most of you will have probably encountered is popty ping, a very colloquial and onomatopoeic way of saying microwave.
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What is a cont y Mor?

Noun. cont y môr f (plural contiau'r môr or contau'r môr) (colloquial) jellyfish synonym ▲ Synonym: slefren fôr.
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What is the funniest Welsh word?

35 funny welsh words and what they mean
  • Gwdihw – goo dee who – Owl. ...
  • Mwclis – moo clees – Beads/Necklace.
  • Cwningen – coo ning en – Rabbit.
  • Bochdew – borc dew – Hamster.
  • Pili Pala - pilly palla – Butterfly. ...
  • Jack Codi Baw – jack cod ee bah oo – JCB.
  • Twmffat – tomb fat – Idiot.
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What is "jellyfish" in different languages



How do you flirt in Welsh?

But if marriage isn't quite on the cards just yet, why not start by trying one of the phrases below to impress your Welsh date:
  1. Dw i'n dy hoffi di – I like you.
  2. Rwy'n dy garu di – I love you.
  3. Cwtch/Cwtsh – Cuddle.
  4. Cariad – Love, Darling.
  5. Cusana fi – Kiss me.
  6. Ti'n ddel – You're cute.
  7. Rydych yn hardd – You're beautiful.
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What do Welsh call a microwave?

The Welsh word for microwave is “meicrodon” – “meicro” being Welsh for micro, and “don”, the mutated word for ton (tohn), literally means wave. And “ffwrn” just means oven.
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Is Welsh the same as Gaelic?

Welsh is a Celtic language in the same family as Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Cornish, and Manx. It's spoken in two dialects these days: Northern and Southern Welsh. The Welsh alphabet is quite similar to the English one, with a few quirks: The vowels of Welsh are a, e, i, o, u, w, and y.
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How is heddlu pronounce?

Pronunciation
  1. (North Wales) IPA: /ˈhɛðlɨ/
  2. (South Wales) IPA: /ˈhɛðli/
  3. (South Wales) Audio. 0:03. (file)
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What is popcorn in Welsh?

What is popcorn in Welsh? What is the Welsh word for popcorn? Gweiadur.
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What does presh mean in Wales?

“Presh” No, we've never used or heard of this either before we watched Stella. Short for “precious”, it's an affectionate term, an alternative to “hun” or “babe”.
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What does Yaki dah mean in Welsh?

If you're out at the pub celebrating with your Welsh friends – or any group of friends for that matter– someone will likely offer to make a toast at some point during the conversation. In Welsh, the way to say Cheers! is Iechyd da! (It is sometimes anglicised to Yaki da! or Yaki dah! but these spellings are incorrect.)
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What is the English translation of llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?

In English it translates to "St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave."
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Why do the Welsh say boyo?

(form of address for a man): When used to address a Welshman by a non-Welshman this can be (perceived as) derogatory or patronising; use by obviously Welsh people to anyone is rarely derogatory but may still be patronising, especially if used to address someone older than oneself.
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Who calls a microwave a Popty Ping?

Conversation. The Welsh word for microwave is 'popty ping'. lush language, that is. “
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Are Welsh people Celtic?

Today, Wales is seen as a Celtic nation. The Welsh Celtic identity is widely accepted and contributes to a wider modern national identity.
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Is Welsh easier than Irish?

Welsh is a very easy language to learn. Not only is it much easier than Irish, it is indeed one of the easiest Indo-European languages.
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What does Taff mean in Welsh?

taff (plural taffs) (slang) A Welshman.
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What should you not say to a Welsh person?

13 things you should never to say to a person from Wales
  • “Wales is in England, right?” ...
  • “I can do a great Welsh accent” ...
  • “How's life on the farm?” ...
  • “Does anybody even speak Welsh anymore?” ...
  • “My best friend's aunt is from Wales. ...
  • “Say something in Welsh!” ...
  • “Go on, then – give us a song!” ...
  • “How much do you love Tom Jones?”
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Why do the Welsh say Mun?

Mun - A word that doesn't actually mean anything, it's simply used to add emphasis to whatever it is that you're saying. Example: “Alright mun, I said I was sorry.” Now in a minute - It doesn't make sense. You know it, we know it.
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What is the longest Welsh word?

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (llan-vire-pooll-gwin-gill-gore-ger-ih-queern-drorb-ooll-llandy-silio-gore-gore-goch), usually shortened to Llanfair-pwll or Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, is a Welsh word that translates roughly as "St Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Rapid ...
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What is the best Welsh word?

Welsh words and phrases that make it the best language in the world
  • Cwtch. Maybe the most famous and our favourite, "cwtch" is widely used in Wales by both Welsh and English speakers. ...
  • Iechyd Da. Most commonly heard in South Wales, it essentially means 'cheers'. ...
  • Bwbach. ...
  • Spigoglys.
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