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How to Say "Goodbye" in Welsh

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hwyl fawr
"Goodbye" in Welsh 路 say it like hoyl vowr

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Welsh is Hwyl fawr. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Hwyl fawr am nawr
Use this when saying goodbye for now.
Tara
A more casual, informal way to say goodbye.

When to use it

You can use 'hwyl fawr' when parting ways with someone. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. If you want to indicate that you will see the person again, you might add 'am nawr' to mean 'for now'.

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Examples in Welsh

WelshEnglish
Hwyl fawr, a bydd yn dda i'w gweld eto.Goodbye, and it will be nice to see you again.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'hwyl fawr' with 'hwyl', which is more casual and less formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal way to say goodbye in Welsh?

Yes, you can say 'Nos da' if you are parting in the evening.

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