Welsh Word of the Day
diolch
/DEE-olch/ • interjection; verb (to thank) — 22nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: thank you
Examples
- Diolch yn fawr.
(Thank you very much.) - Diolch am y llyfr.
(Thank you for the book.) - Diolch, mae hyn yn ddefnyddiol.
(Thank you, this is useful.)
Synonyms
- diolch yn fawr
- diolch yn fawr iawn
- diolchaf
Diolch is the everyday way to say 'thank you' in Welsh. It's used in both formal and informal situations; add 'yn fawr' or 'yn fawr iawn' for emphasis. The initial syllable is stressed (DEE-), and the 'ch' is the voiceless fricative like Scottish 'loch'. In reply you can say 'croeso' (you're welcome).
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