馃彺 Welsh phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Welsh

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Sut mae?
"What's up?" in Welsh 路 say it like sit my

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Welsh is Sut mae?. 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

Sut ydych chi?
more formal or polite way to ask
S'mae?
very casual, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'Sut mae?' when greeting friends or acquaintances. It's a friendly way to check in on someone. Use 'Sut ydych chi?' in more formal situations or when addressing someone you don't know well.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "What's up?" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Welsh

WelshEnglish
Sut mae'r plant heddiw?How are the children today?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Sut mae?' with 'Sut ydych chi?' and use the latter in casual settings.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Sut mae?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Welsh with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Sut mae?' used in all parts of Wales?

Yes, it's commonly understood and used throughout Wales.

Learn Welsh by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.