Language/location related Mastodon Instances:

• https://ailbhean.co-shaoghal.net/
  • This server is aimed at Gaelic speakers. Tha am frithealaiche seo ann do luchd na Gàidhlig.
• https://mastodon.scot
  • A community primarily intended for (but not limited to) people in Scotland or who identify as Scottish.
• https://mastodon.ie/
  • Irish Mastodon
• https://toot.wales
  • Twt is the free and open community for Wales and the Welsh, at home and abroad.

https://www.saysomethingin.com/en/welsh-national-anthem-course/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-61864756

see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion_Johnny

Not mentioned is the tradition of using common names with other job related nouns as a means of identifying people with careers. Eg: Johnny Butcher

see also: https://podcasts.apple.com/sn/podcast/episode-6-job-and-places-of-work/id274989284?i=1000366645645

—Patrick Mevel

https://www.reddit.com/r/learnwelsh/comments/uivpop/has_anyone_heard_the_new_adwaith_track_eto/

https://nation.cymru/culture/welsh-language-plaque-unveiled-at-dylan-thomas-birthplace/

Just in time for the International Dylan Thomas Day on May 14th!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ptel9C3Zhg

Modern celebrations of the Mari Lwyd which haven't had easy access to a horse skull to decorate have used a flat-pack cardboard version of a skull designed by David Pitt.

a "dwt" is a small person/thing (term of endearment)

sometimes "little dwt"

"alright or what" as a greeting

• "alright" means hi/hello (in South Wales)

"Ychafi" - horrible or disgusting

cwtch is a Welsh hug

Conversation beginnings:

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"Tidy butt" as a response to how are you? (translates as good friend)

Baaard (sick)

bog snorkeling

I'll meet you "now in a minute" (aka shortly)