Harddwas teg a'm anrhegai, Hylaw wr mawr hael yw'r Mai. Anfones ym iawn fwnai, Glas defyll glan mwyngyll Mai. Ffloringod brig ni'm digiai, Fflwr-dy-lis gyfoeth mis Mai.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The line is a poetic Welsh verse describing nature and beauty, with references to the sea and flowers.
- In plain terms
- A poetic Welsh verse praising the sea and flowers.
- What can you take from it?
- Poetry can capture the vividness of nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What emotions does the imagery evoke?
- How does language shape our perception of nature?
Another view
Without translation, its meaning is inaccessible to non‑Welsh speakers.
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