welsh

Everyday

1. Welsh means from or to do with Wales, a country in the United Kingdom. tree →
2. Welsh is the old Celtic language spoken in Wales, alongside English. tree →
3. The Welsh are the people of Wales. tree →
4. (verb, informal, old-fashioned) To welsh on a deal means to break a promise to pay; many people find this use rude. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons Wales is one of the four countries of the UK, with its capital Cardiff; road signs there are in both Welsh and English. Welsh children often learn Welsh at school. Phrases: «Welsh language», «Welsh flag» (the red dragon), «Welsh cakes», «Welsh rarebit».

Examples

• She is Welsh and was born in Swansea. tree →
• The Welsh flag has a red dragon on it. tree →
• Many children in Wales speak Welsh and English. tree →
• «Croeso» means «welcome» in Welsh. tree →
• We ate Welsh cakes warm from the griddle. tree →
• The road sign was in Welsh first, then English. tree →
• The Welsh love singing and rugby. tree →
• Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales. tree →
• Jack knocked at the door, when there came forth a Welsh giant. tree →

Note

Always written with a capital W when it means Wales: Welsh, Wales. The input is lower case only because the list is lower case. The verb «welsh (on)» is seen as offensive to Welsh people; better say «break a promise» or «not pay». Do not confuse with «welch» or «Welch's» (a brand name).