Unlock the Secrets of Welsh Word Order—It’s Like Language in Reverse!
If you’ve ever tried to build a sentence in Welsh, you might notice something unusual. The words don’t line up the way they do in English. That’s because Welsh uses a word order called VSO, verb, subject, object—which makes everything sound a little like Yoda from Star Wars!
What Does VSO Mean?
In English, we say:
“The cat eats the fish.”
In Welsh, it would be more like:
“Eats the cat the fish.” (Bwyta’r gath y pysgodyn)
It sounds odd at first, but once kids get used to it, it becomes a fun puzzle to solve.
Why Kids Find It Fun
Switching the word order helps kids think about how language works. It boosts problem-solving skills and keeps learning interesting. With platforms like Dinolingo, young learners get to play with Welsh word order through animated sentences and interactive games.
Try These Grammar Games
Mix-and-Match Sentences
Write simple Welsh verbs, subjects, and objects on separate cards. Let kids build sentences by choosing a verb first—just like in real Welsh!
Reverse It!
Give kids an English sentence and challenge them to flip it into Welsh word order using basic words they know.
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