Cymraeg

/kəmˈraːɡ/ noun

Definition

The Welsh language; the Celtic language spoken in Wales.

Etymology

From Welsh Cymraeg, literally meaning 'Welsh language.' The word comes from Cymru (Wales), with -aeg being a suffix forming language names in Welsh. It's the native name for the language spoken in Wales.

Kelly Says

Cymraeg is special because it's one of the oldest languages still spoken in Europe—some of its words haven't changed much in 1,500 years, making it a living bridge to medieval Britain!

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