Welsh Word of the Day
hwyl
/HOO-il/ • noun — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: fun; enjoyment; mood or spirited atmosphere (also used in the farewell phrase 'hwyl fawr' meaning 'goodbye')
Examples
- Cawsom hwyl ar y traeth ddoe.
(We had fun at the beach yesterday.) - Mae'r gêm hon yn hwyl iawn.
(This game is great fun.) - Wrth ffarwelio, dweudodd hi 'hwyl fawr'.
(When saying goodbye, she said 'hwyl fawr'.)
Synonyms
- mwynhad
- llawenrwydd
Use 'hwyl' to talk about having fun or a lively atmosphere (e.g., at events, games). It's common in informal speech. 'Hwyl fawr' is a set phrase meaning 'goodbye'.
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