The Welsh language (Cymraeg) pronounced Kamraig dates back to the 6th century, but it was not until the Welsh Language Measure of 2011 that it had official status.
You will see and hear Welsh as you travel around Cardiff, so here are some useful phrases you might find helpful, including ones for us as librarians and conference delegates. Have fun trying these out!
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
| Croeso | Croesoh | Welcome/Hello |
| Diolch | Dee-olch | Thank you |
| Iechyd Da! | Yeh-chid dah | Cheers/Good Health |
| Hwyl Fawr | Hoo-il vowr | Good Bye |
| Bore Da | Boh-reh dah | Good Morning |
| Prnyhawn Da | Prin-houn dah | Good Afternoon |
| Nos Da | Nohs Dah | Good Night |
| Caerdydd | Cayer-Deeth | Cardiff |
| Llyfrgellydd | Llufr-gellith | Librarian |
| Llyfrgellwyr | Llufr-gellwir | Librarians |
| Llyfrgell | Llufr-gell | Library |
| Gwybodaeth | Gwibodaith | Information |
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