The Welsh Tattoo Handbook: Authentic Words and Phrases in the Celtic Language of Wales

by Robert Davis, Meagan Davis

Overview

A "think before you ink" guide to the Welsh language and symbols of Wales. You love all things Welsh and Wales, and you want to tell the world. But if you rely on dodgy online translations and images, you could end up with a Welsh tattoo nightmare! Written and edited by fluent Welsh speakers, this book features resources to help you plan the perfect Welsh inscription or tattoo:

- Overview of the Welsh language and the history & culture of Wales

- Descriptions of Welsh symbols and historical figures

- Illustrations of real-life Welsh tattoos gone wrong

- Glossary of 400+ authentic words and phrases in Welsh

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781988747187
Publisher:	Bradan Press
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	110
Sales rank:	883,584
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

Robert and Meagan Davis are Welsh speakers with over 22 combined years of language study, including immersive Welsh courses in Wales and North America. They have served as board members of Cymdeithas Madog, the Welsh Studies Institute in North America. Robert has taught Welsh courses for beginners. Meagan blogs about creative feminism at ceridwensonnet.com.

Robert and Meagan Davis are Welsh speakers with over 22 combined years of language study, including immersive Welsh courses in Wales and North America. They have served as board members of Cymdeithas Madog, the Welsh Studies Institute in North America. Robert has taught Welsh courses for beginners. Meagan blogs about creative feminism at ceridwensonnet.com.

Table of Contents

Dedication and Acknowledgements v

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: What is Welsh? 3

A Brief History of the Language 3

The State of Welsh Today 7

The Bardic Tradition 8

Chapter 2: Features of the Welsh Language 11

Everyday Welsh vs. Literary Welsh 11

Welsh Dialects 13

The Welsh Alphabet 14

Welsh Word Order 14

It's Mutating! 16

Gender 17

Chapter 3: Choosing a Welsh Tattoo 19

Popular Welsh Symbols 19

Christian Religious References 22

Welsh Historical Figures 25

Welsh Mythological Figures 27

Welsh Poetry 28

Contemporary Welsh Music 30

Hiraeth 32

Chapter 4: Tattoos Lost in Translation 35

Alive and Laughing? 35

Freedom Doesn't Come for Free 38

My Furry Friend 39

A Beautiful Secret in Plain Sight 41

Chapter 5: Translation Tips 43

Translation Problems 43

Translation Advice 45

Chapter 6: The Welsh Tattoo Glossary 49

How to Use the Glossary 49

How to Search 50

Format of Entries 50

The Welsh Tattoo Glossary 54

Place and Identity 54

Family 58

Love and Friendship 65

In Memoriam 68

Religion and Spirituality 69

Courage, Honour, and Service 73

Work, Activities, and Identities 76

Emotions, Qualities, and Concepts 79

Personal Mottos and Sayings 83

Quotes from Popular Culture and Song 86

Traditional Welsh Sayings and Proverbs 86

Resources 91

Translation Assistance 91

Welsh Language Learning Resources 91

Recommended Reading 92

Glossary Index 93

Editorial Reviews

"Even if you've never given tattoos a second thought-or the Welsh language-this beguiling book will open your eyes and draw you in. The authors share their passion for a language which has a future as colourful as its past." -Cris Dafis, tutor, translator, and columnist

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