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Hiraeth (Welsh pronunciation: [hɪraɨ̯θ, hiːrai̯θ] [1]) is a Welsh word that has no direct English translation. The University of Wales, Lampeter, likens it to a homesickness tinged with grief and sadness over the lost or departed, especially in the context of Wales and Welsh culture. [2]
Cwtch (Welsh pronunciation:) is a Welsh-language and Welsh-English dialect word meaning a cuddle or embrace, with a sense of offering warmth and safety. Often considered untranslatable, the word originated as a colloquialism in South Wales, but is today seen as uniquely representative of Wales, Welsh national identity, and Welsh culture.
Surely the real definition of hiraeth should be from the word, with the word therefore being primary and the film secondary. —Preceding unsigned comment added by MRMLondon (talk • contribs) 13:25, 16 April 2008 (UTC) Film is not notable, Welsh words are defined in cy.wiktionary, hiraeth. Abductive 19:17, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Dion (right) his partner and their two friends spent the new year in Prague [Dion Jones] This is not the first time Dion has seen the Welsh language exported across the globe on his travels.
In Dutch, the alternative word for penguin is "fat-goose" (vetgans see: Dutch wiki or dictionaries under Pinguïn), and would indicate this bird received its name from its appearance. Mither An English word possibly from the Welsh word "moedro" meaning to bother or pester someone. Possible links to the Yorkshire variant "moither"
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Pages in category "Welsh words and phrases" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Crachach; Cwtch;
Homesickness is the distress caused by being away from home. [1] Its cognitive hallmark is preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects. [ 2 ] Sufferers typically report a combination of depressive and anxious symptoms, withdrawn behavior and difficulty focusing on topics unrelated to home.