Cornish language phrases for Christmas

The nights are growing longer and the days are growing colder. Which can only mean one thing: Christmas is on its way!

Here are a few Cornish language phrases to get you through the festive period. Click on the links below for spoken audio.  

Here are a few Cornish language phrases to get you through the festive period. Click on the links below for spoken audio.

Nadelik Lowen!
Merry Christmas!

Pastigow brewgik dentethyel yw
Delicious mince pie

Tamm yeyn yw
It’s a little chilly

Gwren ni mos kana karolyow
Let’s go carol singing

Hemm yw lowr ragov vy
That’s enough for me

Henn yw ro pur vras
That’s a very big present

Mar leun avel oy
As full as an egg

Eus keus?
Is there any cheese?

Gwedhen Nadelik teg yw
Lovely Christmas tree

A vynn’ ta kavos banna gwin tomm?
Would you like some mulled wine?