[{"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "As a first language Welsh speaker, being brought up in a solely Welsh speaking household has certainly shaped who I am today. As research shows, learning another language is extremely beneficial and passing on this wonderful language to your kids will bring them more opportunities in life."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Indeed, \u201clinguists warn that the Welsh language is in danger unless more parents pass it on to their children\u201d. With this in mind, this article contains fifty Welsh phrases for you to use with your children or grandchildren to help them make the most of their second language skills."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Important: Throughout the article, I\u2019ve used the ti form (second person singular) but if you have more than one child, make sure to switch to the chi form (second person plural)."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Here are a few set phrases Welsh parents always use when their children first wake up in the morning. Within this collection, you\u2019ll find a range of sentiments \u2013 from warm greetings and affectionate phrases that convey love and care, to playful encouragements that nudge kids into action."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Bore da, cariad!Good morning, sweetheart!"}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Wnes di gysgu\u2019n iawn?Did you sleep well?"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Mae hi\u2019n amser codi. \u2018Da ni angen cael ein hunain yn barod i...It\u2019s time to get up. We need to get ready for..."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Tyrd yma er mwyn i mi allu dy gofleidio / rhoi sws i ti.Come here so I can give you a kiss/hug."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Wyt ti\u2019n llwglyd? Tyrd o \u2019na, tyrd i ni fynd i gael brecwast.Are you hungry? Come on, let\u2019s go have breakfast."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Tyrd, awn ni i\u2019r llofft i wisgo amdanom a mynd i lawr y grisiau.Let\u2019s get dressed and go downstairs."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Mae hi\u2019n rhy gynnar. Awn ni i gysgu am hanner awr arall. It\u2019s too early. Let\u2019s sleep another half an hour."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Wel dyna i ti ddylyfiad ge\u0302n, wyt ti dal yn gysglyd? Tyrd yma, wna\u2019i dy godi di i fyny. What a yawn, are you still sleepy? Come here and I\u2019ll pick you up."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Here we have a collection of phrases you will often hear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table when kids are around."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Mae bwyd yn barod. Tyrd at y bwrdd!The pasta is ready. Come to the table!"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Wnes di olchi dy ddwylo? Maen nhw\u2019n fudur i gyd!Did you wash your hands? They\u2019re all dirty!"}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Mae o dipyn bach yn boeth. Wyt ti eisiau i mi chwythu arno?It\u2019s a bit hot. Do you want me to blow on it?"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "Bwyta / eistedda\u2019n iawn, pli\u0302sEat / sit properly, please."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "Os wnei di fwyta pum darn o frocoli, wna\u2019i roi bisged i ti.If you eat five pieces of broccoli, I\u2019ll give you a biscuit."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "Wyt ti\u2019n ei hoffi? Ydy o\u2019n neis? Do you like it? Is it good?"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Defnyddia dy fforc / lwy, fel mae plant mawr yn ei wneud. Use your fork / spoon, like a big kid."}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Wyt ti wedi cael digon? Does dim chwant bwyd arnat ti ragor? Have you had enough? You aren\u2019t hungry anymore?"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "Gad i mi olchi dy wyneb / ddwylo cyn i ti ddod i lawr. Mae gen ti ... drosot ti! Let me wash your face / hands before you get down. You\u2019re all covered in...!"}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "During moments of play with your child, certain phrases tend to crop up over and over again, regardless of the specific game at hand."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "Wyt ti wedi cael digon (o\u2019r ge\u0302m hon)? Gadewch i ni chwarae ge\u0302m arall.Are you fed up (with this game)? Let\u2019s play a different game."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "Mae\u2019n rhaid i ni rannu ein teganau.We have to share our toys."}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Os wyt ti eisiau chwarae ge\u0302m arall, mae rhaid i ni gadw\u2019r ge\u0302m hon yn gyntaf.If you want to play another game, we need to put this one away first."}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "Mae\u2019n amser cadw popeth. Lle mae\u2019r tegannau \u2018ma\u2019n mynd i?It\u2019s time to clean up. Where do these toys go?"}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "When we\u2019re outdoors with our children, our priority is their enjoyment and safety, and these Welsh phrases reflect those intentions."}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "Arhosa\u2019n agos at mam. Paid a\u0302 mynd yn rhy bell.Stay close to mommy. Don\u2019t go too far."}, {"text_idx": "#000047", "text": "Wyt ti wedi brifo? Lle? Byddi di\u2019n teimlo\u2019n well yn fuan. Did you hurt yourself? Where? It will feel better soon."}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "Wyt ti eisiau mynd i\u2019r parc? Gallwn ni fynd ar y siglen a\u2019r sleid.Do you want to go to the park? We can go on the swing and the slide."}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Tyrd o \u2019na, rheda at mam! Yli pa mor gyflym wyt ti! Come on, run towards mommy! Look how fast you are!"}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "Dos i chwarae ar dy ben dy hun am ychydig. Mi wneith mam aros amdanat ti\u2019n fan hyn.Go and play by yourself for a while. Mommy will wait for you here."}, {"text_idx": "#000051", "text": "Pum munud arall ac yna bydd rhaid i ni fynd adref, iawn?Five more minutes and then we have to go home, ok?"}, {"text_idx": "#000054", "text": "Ti wedi blino, yn do? Beth am eistedd yn y pram am ychydig.You\u2019re tired, aren\u2019t you? How about going in the stroller for a bit."}, {"text_idx": "#000056", "text": "At bedtime, our focus is on the night time routine, encompassing activities such as brushing their teeth and the indispensable bedtime story."}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "Mae hi\u2019n amser gwely, cariad.It\u2019s time for bed, sweetheart."}, {"text_idx": "#000058", "text": "Dw i\u2019n gwybod dwyt ti ddim eisiau mynd i\u2019r gwely ond mae hi\u2019n hwyr.I know you don\u2019t want to go to bed but it\u2019s late."}, {"text_idx": "#000060", "text": "Wyt ti eisiau sws nos da?Do you want a goodnight kiss?"}, {"text_idx": "#000061", "text": "Dyma dy degan meddal. Rho gofleidiad iddo fo a fyddi di ddim yn ofn o\u2019r tywyllwch wedyn Here\u2019s your plushie. Give him a cuddle and you won\u2019t be scared of the dark."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "Dos i wneud pi-pi a brwsia dy ddannedd.Go pee and brush your teeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "Gadewch i ni ddarllen stori amser gwely.Let\u2019s read a bedtime story."}, {"text_idx": "#000064", "text": "Tyrd, awn ni i wisgo ein pyjamas. Fedri di wneud dy hun?Let\u2019s put on our pyjamas. Can you dress yourself?"}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "Wna\u2019i aros efo ti tan i ti ddisgyn i gysgu.I\u2019ll stay with you until you fall asleep."}, {"text_idx": "#000070", "text": "S'mae! My name is Heather and I've been learning Welsh in Mid Wales for approximately four years. I'm delighted you've decided to follow me on my language learning journey! Read More..."}]