Welsh language
Brittonic language spoken natively in Wales
Welsh language ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
![Welsh language: Brittonic language spoken natively in Wales](https://www.newsr.in/en/knowledge/Welsh-language_20190416.jpg)
Welsh is a Celtic language of the Brittonic subgroup that is native to the Welsh people. Welsh is spoken natively in Wales, by some in England, and in Y Wladfa.
0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![]() Rachel Reeves launches Labour's Welsh manifesto Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published | |
You Might Like
Line between English and Welsh on road signs could make drivers 'less confused'Introducing a line between English and Welsh text on road signs could make drivers "less confused", it has been suggested.Sky News - Published | |
'Risk' warning as sewage flows into river near popular beachesBeachgoers have been warned of a "potential pollution risk" after sewage from a burst pipe has flowed into a river near popular Welsh beaches.Sky News - Published | |
Dyer hopes to restore Welsh jersey pride in AustraliaWing Rio Dyer says Wales are striving to make the Welsh jersey "what it used to be" by gaining an elusive win in the two-Test series against Australia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritageDolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.Sky News - Published | |
Taylor Swift impresses fans with Welsh greetingAmerican singer Taylor Swift impressed her fans in Cardiff on Tuesday by opening her concert in Welsh.Sky News - Published | |
England's Welsh Mancunian brought up in BarbadosPhil Salt grew up in Barbados where he played alongside future team-mate Jofra Archer. Now he returns a key man in England's T20 World Cup bid.BBC Sport - Published | |
Welsh sprinter Azu breaks 10-second barrierJeremiah Azu becomes the first Welsh 100m athlete to break the 10 second-barrier in wind-legal conditions.BBC Sport - Published | |
Welsh minister sacked over leaked text messageA Welsh minister has been sacked after a row over the leak of a text message, which she denies being behind.Sky News - Published | |
The Welsh boxer with enough siblings for a football teamBoxing might be the loneliest sport, just not for Welsh featherweight Rhys Edwards.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why people are calling for investigation into £200k Vaughan Gething donationCalls for an investigation into a £200,000 donation to Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething have intensified in recent weeks.Sky News - Published | |
Higgins will 'evaluate' snooker future after worldsRonnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kitty’s Light lifting Williams family's dark daysWelsh trainer Christian Williams, whose horse Kitty’s Light runs in Saturday's Grand National, talks about the treatment his young daughter Betsy is receiving for leukaemia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Four-day week 'risks widening inequalities'A four-day working week risks "widening existing inequalities", according to a group tasked with exploring a potential Welsh pilot.Sky News - Published | Mum appeals to find son who went missing on night outA Welsh mum has appealed for her son to come home over a month since he was last seen.Sky News - Published |
Here ye, here ye! World's best town criers to descend on Welsh townA Welsh town is "so excited" as town criers from across the world are set to descend for an international competition.Sky News - Published | Watch: Dragons v Bulls in the URCDragons host Bulls in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer.BBC Sport - Published |
Scotland survive late scare to beat WalesWatch highlights as Wales miss a late conversion to level the match as Scotland hold on for their first Women's Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Scarlets v Benetton in the URCScarlets host Benetton in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer.BBC Sport - Published |
'Hard to pronounce' names for new Welsh school rejectedPotential names for a new Welsh primary school have been rejected, partly because they were "difficult to pronounce".Sky News - Published | Name the Wales side beaten by France in 2022Wales' team to face France this weekend will contain only a handful of survivors from two years ago - can you name the 2022 Welsh side who lost to Les Bleus?BBC Sport - Published |
Wales great Harries ends 14-year career in styleSioned Harries scores in her final game to help Brython Thunder to a Welsh derby victory over Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge.BBC Sport - Published | Gatland says comments not critical of Welsh coachesWales head coach Warren Gatland says comments he made last week about regional rugby were not critical of Welsh coaches.BBC Sport - Published |
Former ITV comedy boss to head up Welsh language channelA former head of comedy at ITV has been named interim chief executive of Welsh language channel S4C.Sky News - Published | PPE supply in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', inquiry hearsThe supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', the UK COVID Inquiry has been told.Sky News - Published |
Charlotte Church denies antisemitism accusations after leading choir in pro-Palestinian chantWelsh singer Charlotte Church has said she is in "no way antisemitic" after taking part in a concert which featured a controversial pro-Palestinian chant.Sky News - Published | Reduction in speeds shows attitudes to 20mph limits are 'beginning to change'A reduction in average speeds on Welsh roads shows attitudes to the default 20mph speed limit are "beginning to change", according to a government minister.Sky News - Published |
Everything goes back to power as Scots visit WelshEverything goes back to power, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie as Gregor Townsend's side prepare to take on Wales.BBC Sport - Published | Patients waited over five years for operations after health board 'errors'Patients in one Welsh health board waited over five years for operations after they were incorrectly taken off a waiting list, an ombudsman has found.Sky News - Published |
The Welsh village that celebrates New Year in the middle of JanuaryA Welsh village in the very west of Wales celebrates the New Year in the middle of January as part of a centuries-old tradition.Sky News - Published | MPs call on government to appoint new TV channel chairA committee of MPs has recommended the government appoint a new chair for Welsh-language broadcaster S4C.Sky News - Published |
Thousands call for Wales to be referred to only by Welsh language nameThousands of people have signed a petition calling for Wales to "abolish" its English language name.Sky News - Published | Booth outlines challenges for Welsh sides in URCOspreys head coach Toby Booth outlines the challenges facing Welsh sides as they aim to break into the top half of the United Rugby Championship.BBC Sport - Published |
Past and future WRU duo in New Year HonoursOther Welsh recipients include a teenage cancer fundraiser and a water safety campaigner.BBC Sport - Published |