Welsh proverbs

Proverbs from all Welsh speaking parts of the world. __NOTOC__ A A arddo diroedd a gaiff ddigonedd. English Equivalent: He who tills land will have plenty. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A bryn gig a bryn esgyrn. English Equivalent: Who buys meat buys bones. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A chwilio fwyaf am fodlondeb a fydd bellaf oddi wrtho. English Equivalent: He who searches most for satisfaction will be furthest from it. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A ddwg wy a ddwg fwy. English Equivalent: He who steals an egg will steal more. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fo ben, bid bont. English Equivalent: He who would be a leader let him be a bridge. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fo byw yn dduwiol a fydd marw yn ddedwydd. English Equivalent: He who leads a godly life will die happy. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fynno barch, bid gadarn. English Equivalent: He who desires respect, let him be steadfast. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fynno Duw, a fydd. English Equivalent: What God wills will be. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fynno glod, bid farw. English Equivalent: He who desires fame, let him die. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A fynno iechyd, bid lawen. English Equivalent: He who would be healthy, let him be cheerful. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A gâr a gerydd. English Equivalent: He who loves chastises. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A geir yn rhad, a gerdd yn rhwydd. English Equivalent: What is got cheaply goes quickly. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A wnêl dwyll, ef a dwyllir. English Equivalent: He who deceives shall be deceived. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 A wnelir liw nos a welir liw dydd. Jones, Tegwyn (1996). A Little Book of Welsh Proverbs. p.60. A ystyrio, cofied. English Equivalent: Let him who reflects, remember. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Adar o'r unlliw, ehedant i'r unlle. English Equivalent: Birds of a feather flock together. "It is a fact worthy of remark, that when a set of men agree in any particulars, though never so trivial, they flock together, and often establish themselves into a kind of fraternity for contriving and carrying into effect their plans. According to their distinct character they club together, factious with factious, wise with wise, indolent with indolent, active with active et cetera." Porter William Henry Proverbs: Arranged in Alphabetical Order ... http://books.google.com/books?id=KA4oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA41 1845 Munroe and Company 41 Ceiniogwerth 1849 Y Geiniogwerth. Cy 306 Adeiniog pob chwant. English Equivalent: Every desire is fleeting. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Adfyd a ddwg wybodaeth, a gwybodaeth ddoethineb. English equivalent: Experience keeps a dear school, yet fools will learn from no other. "Wisdom makes but a slow defence against trouble, though at last a sure one." "Adversity brings knowledge, and knowledge wisdom." Oliver Goldsmith, The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), Chapter XXI Roberts 1885 The proverbs of Wales: a collection of Welsh proverbs, with English Translations T. R. Roberts 6 Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Adwaenir ffôl wrth ei wisg. English Equivalent: The fool is recognised by his dress. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Adwaenir dyn wrth ei gyfeillion. English Equivalent: A man is recognised by the friends he keeps. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Aeddfed angau i hen. English Equivalent: Death is ripe for the old. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Afalau'r nos, cnau'r bore, os ceri'th iechyd. English Equivalent: If you cherish good health, eat apples at night and nuts in the morning. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Afal pwdr a ddryga'i gyfeillion. English Equivalent: A rotten apple spoils the others. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Afrad pob afraid. English Equivalent: Everything needless is waste. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Angau'r euog ydyw'r gwir. English Equivalent: The truth is fatal to the guilty. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Angel pen ffordd, a diawl pen tân. English Equivalent: An angel abroad, and a devil at home. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Angen a ddysg i hen redeg. English Equivalent: Necessity teaches the old to run. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Angor diogel yw gobaith. English Equivalent: Hope is a safe anchor. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Ail fam, modryb dda. English Equivalent: A good aunt is a second mother. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Allwedd tlodi, seguryd. English Equivalent: Idleness is the key to poverty. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Aml cogau, aml ydau. English Equivalent: Many cuckoos, abundance of corn. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Aml yw haint ym mol hen. English Equivalent: The old has many afflictions. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Amlach ffŵl na gŵr bonheddig. English Equivalent: There are more fools than gentle. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Amlwg gwaed ar farch gwinau. English Equivalent: Blood is conspicuous on a bay horse. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Amser yw'r meddyg. English Equivalent: Time is the doctor (healer). Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Amynedd yw mam pob doethineb. English Equivalent: Patience is the mother of all wisdom. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 Anaml elw heb antur. English Equivalent: There is no profit without a venture. Evans H. Meurig Y geiriadur cyfoes = the modern Welsh dictionary https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0715407252 1992 Christopher Davies (Publishers) Ltd. 296 C Carreg a dreigla, ni fwsoga. English equivalent: A rolling stone gathers no moss. "There are a Set of People in the World who are such Admirers of Novelty, that they can never be long pleafed with one way of’ living, who before they are well fettled in one Habitation, remove to another." Source for meaning of English equivalent: Divers Proverbs, Nathan Bailey, 1721 Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 100 14 Cyfaill cywir mewn ing y'i gwelir. English equivalent: A friend is known in adversity, like gold is known in fire. Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 159 527 1-875943-44-7 Cynt y cyferfydd dau ddyn na dau fynydd. English equivalent: A mountain never meets a mountain, but a man meets a man. "There are some things/events that are impossible, like an encounter of mountains, but there is always a chance for people to meet." or "One can always find a possibility for revenge." Source for proverbs and meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 213 527 1-875943-44-7 D Dyfal donc y dyr y garreg. English equivalent: Slow and steady wins the race. Julie Brake Christine Jones Complete Welsh: Teach Yourself http://books.google.com/books?id=gizgzHbEW_gC&pg=PP13 10 February 2012 978-1-4441-3417-9 13 Dysgu i gi bach gachu. Teach your grandmother to suck eggs. Literally: ‘Teach a puppy to shit’ English equivalent: A blind man should not judge of colours. "An uneducated man cannot judge of the attainments of the learned." M. W. Carr A Collection of Telugu Proverbs translated, illustrated and explained; together with some Sanscrit Proverbs printed in the Devanâgarî and Telugu Characters: By M. W. Carr. A Supplement to the Collection of Telugu Proverbs: containing additional Proverbs, an Index verborum, and an index to the European Proverbs quoted in illustration http://books.google.com/books?id=oJw-AAAAcAAJ&pg=PA141 1868 Christian Knowledge Society's Press 141 Source Geiriadur Yr Acádemi Gymreig http://www.kimkat.org/amryw/1_vortaroy/vortaro_gwenta_angla_GWENCI_a_0974e.htm F Fel y bo'r dyn y bydd ei lwdn. English equivalent: Like father, like son. "Sons may look and behave like their fathers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 170 527 1-875943-44-7 Fel y fam fel y ferch. English equivalent: Like mother, like daughter. "Daughters may look and behave like their mothers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 137 527 1-875943-44-7 G Gwna dda dros ddrwg, uffern ni'th ddwg. English equivalent: If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Roberts 1885 The proverbs of Wales: a collection of Welsh proverbs, with English Translations T. R. Roberts 114 231 I I mewn drwy un glust ac allan drwy'r llall. English equivalent: Advice most needed are the least heeded. "And may you better reck the rede,Than ever did th' adviser." Robert Burns, Epistle to a Young Friend. Reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 10-11. Source for meaning and proverb: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 179 527 1-875943-44-7 L Llon llygod lle ni bo cath. English equivalent: If the cat is away, the mice play. "In the absence of the person in authority those under his control will often neglect the duties/rules imposed on them." Source for meaning: Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC 8 September 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 114 17 J. J. Evans Diarhebion cymraeg: detholiad, gyda chyfieithiad i'rsaesneg. Welsh proverbs: a selection, with English translations http://books.google.com/books?id=ytPYAAAAMAAJ 1965 Gwasg Gomer 17 M Mwyaf y brys, mwyaf y rhwystr. English equivalent: Make haste slowly. "Wisdom, though richer than Peruvian mines,And sweeter than the sweet ambrosial hive,What is she, but the means of happiness?That unobtain'd, than folly more a fool." Edward Young, Night Thoughts (1742-1745), Night II, line 496** Roberts 1885 The proverbs of Wales: a collection of Welsh proverbs, with English Translations T. R. Roberts 70 231 Mae brenin a tyrchoed a iddew bwyd English equivalent: Thou shalt not steal Literal translation: The king of the Moles is a food jew Meaning:Do not take or borrow something of someone else's without telling them, it is as good as stealing it. N Ni all neb wasanaethu dau arglwydd. English equivalent: Nobody can serve two masters. "One cannot serve two conflicting causes simultaneously. If this is attempted neither will be served properly." Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 283 527 1-875943-44-7 Nid aur yw popeth melyn. English Equivalent: All that glisters is not gold. "An attractive appearance may be deceptive. It may cover or hide a much less favourable content." Borsley, Tallerman, Willis 2007 The Syntax of Welsh Cambridge University Press 364 0521836301 Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 125 527 1-875943-44-7 Nid oes neb mor droednoeth â phlant y crydd. English equivalent: Cobblers' children are worst shod. "Working hard for others one may neglect one's own needs or the needs of those closest to him." Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 1-875943-44-7 65 7 R Rhaid cropian cyn cerdded. English equivalent: Learn to walk before you can run. Source: Library Association 1969 The Library Association record 29 Y Y sawl na weithied na fwytaed. English equivalent: He that will not work, shall not eat. "Nothing is given to you. Whatever you do, you've got to work for it and earn it." Jack Charlton, British football manager. From his interview with Martyn Lewis, in his book, Reflections on Success (1997) Source for proverbs and meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages 256 527 1-875943-44-7 See also English proverbs Irish proverbs Jamaican proverbs Maori proverbs Scots proverbs Irish proverbs Scottish Gaelic proverbs Basque proverbs Category:Proverbs by language Category:Wales ca:Dites populars gal·leses