Welsh mottos "Pleidiol Wyf i'm Gwlad" ("I am true to my country"), taken from the National Anthem of Wales, appears on the 2008 Royal Badge of Wales, the Welsh Seal used during the reign of Elizabeth II and on the edge of £1 coins that depict Welsh symbols.
The phrase "Cofiwch Dryweryn" has itself become a prominent political slogan for Welsh nationalism, appearing on T-shirts and banners, and as replica murals.
Ddraig goch (the red dragon)
The centrepiece of the Welsh national flag, the ddraig goch personifies the fearlessness of the Welsh nation.
(Welsh, 'Wales for ever'.) The motto of the Welsh Guards, formed in 1915.
Daffodils are a symbol of Wales because they bloom around the 1st of March each year, just in time for St David's Day which is the national day of Wales. They became a popular symbol in the 19th century when David Lloyd George, a British prime minister of Welsh descent, advocated their use.
The red dragon, or “Y Ddraig Goch” in the native tongue, is a symbol of all things Welsh. Sitting front and centre on the national flag, it has proudly posed as the national animal for thousands of years. Like the unicorn in Scotland and the lion in England, there's a grand story behind the beast.
The Welsh have two national emblems, not counting the blood-red dragon - the leek and the daffodil. The daffodil is a relatively new addendum but the leek has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon. This is one of Wales' most famous proverbs and means 'a nation without a language is a nation without a heart'. It is pronounced phonetically as 'ken-edl heb yayth, kenedl heb gal-on'.
“Sut wyt ti?” – meaning, how are you? “Diolch” – meaning, thank you. “Prynhawn da” – meaning, good afternoon. “Nos da” – meaning, good night.
Others have pointed out the yellow is the colour of the daffodil (a national symbol of Wales). The merchandise celebrated Wales's new 'golden generation' of football players and renewed international success.
What is the oldest symbol of Wales? Perhaps the best known as well as the oldest of the Welsh symbols, the red dragon features on the country's flag which has been around, unofficially, since the 1400s, which some believe makes it the oldest national flag in use today.
Cawl. Dating back to the 14th century, cawl, also known as 'lobscows' in areas of North Wales, is a hearty stew of lamb and seasonal vegetables that is considered to be the national dish of Wales.
The simplest way to greet someone in Welsh is by saying “helô”. This Welsh word can be used on both formal and informal occasions. An informal way of saying hello in Welsh is 'haia', which is similar to the English 'hiya'.
During mediaeval times, the Welsh language flourished. But following Henry VIII's Act of Union, its use was banned and its official status removed. The Welsh language was replaced by English, at least on official matters, and oral traditions that had survived centuries were lost.
With English sovereignty over Wales made official with Henry VIII's Act of Union in 1536, use of Welsh was largely banned and laws were passed which removed the official status of the Welsh language. This meant people had to speak English to get work and progress.
The Welsh for Cheers is, "Iechyd Da", literally Good health.
The words Iechyd Da are used when you clink glasses on any occasion - in a pub, at home or at formal dinners. It is used when toasting with beer, wine or anything else!
(ˌjækiːˈdɑː , Welsh ˈjɛxəd dɑː ) exclamation. Welsh. a drinking toast; good health; cheers.
It is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and it is the longest Welsh town name and the longest Welsh word.
The Welsh for Microwave is, "Meicrodon" or "Popty Ping".
Popty Ping translates as a Pinging Oven, a very onomatopoeic way of saying microwave. Meicrodon is more formal than Popty Ping.
in Welsh is: fagina noun feminine, gwain noun feminine.
banging - As slang, the word banging means that something is really great, outstanding or awesome.
The red kite is the national bird of Wales, but they were. once on the verge of extinction...
The leek is the national emblem of Wales. According to legend, King Cadwaldr of Gwynedd ordered Welsh soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the leek on their armour in an ancient battle. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.