croeso

See also: Croeso

Welsh

Etymology

From croesaw (“welcome”), of unknown origin, possibly from croes (“cross”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkrɔɨ̯sɔ/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkrɔi̯sɔ/

Noun

croeso m (uncountable)

1. welcome

   Mae’r gweinydd yn estyn croeso cynnes i ymwelwyr.

   The waiter gives a warm welcome to visitors.

Synonyms

• hawddamor

Derived terms

• croesawu (“to welcome”)

Interjection

croeso!

1. welcome!
2. you're welcome!

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
croeso	groeso	nghroeso	chroeso
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.