• Moreover, at that time frame, Welsh poetry was also witnessed. Despite of Anglo-Norman conquest, Welsh was used as an official language.
  • Learning Welsh or Cymraeg in this era has become remarkably accessible, thanks to numerous Welsh language courses and apps designed for all age groups.
  • Discover the origins and history of Britain’s oldest language, Welsh, and how it's used on a daily basis in modern Wales.
  • Since the 1960s there has been a movement to increase the use and recognition of Welsh, initially spear-headed by the Welsh Language Society.
  • The Welsh people are Celtic (central and western European) in origin and have their own language and cultural heritage.
  • intr.v. welshed, welsh·ing, welsh·es also welched or welch·ing or welch·es Informal. 1. To swindle a person by not paying a debt or wager: welsh on a bet.
  • There are several symbols, including the red dragon flag that Welsh people identify with. The Leek, daffodil and a lovespoon are good examples.
  • An example is the Welsh word "gwneud", which in English means "to do", and "dod", which means "to come" "dewch i mewn" which means "come in".
  • The vocabulary of Welsh however is not so exotic. Many of the words, particularly for of modern things, have been borrowed from English.
  • For instance, estimates suggest that over half a million people in the UK speak Welsh, making it the second most-spoken language in the country.