Welsh Word of the Day
ysgol
/US-gol/ • noun — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: school; an institution where children or young people receive education
Examples
- Mae fy mhlentyn yn mynd i'r ysgol bob dydd.
(My child goes to school every day.) - Mae gan yr ysgol adeilad modern a maes chwarae.
(The school has a modern building and a playground.) - Mae gwyliau ysgol yr haf yn ym mis Awst.
(The school summer holidays are in August.)
Synonyms
- scoil
- canolfan addysg
Ysgol is the general word for 'school' in Welsh, used for primary, secondary and sometimes other educational settings. Common phrases include 'mynd i'r ysgol' (to go to school) and 'yr ysgol' (the school).
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