castalia: (Teacher by Nanni)
Castalia ([personal profile] castalia) wrote2004-05-15 02:10 am

GIP and a request.

I have a small request of all you discerning icon fans out there. I've been wanting to do some sort of Welsh icon, and here is the fruit of my labors.



It's a manip of a map of Wales, the Welsh flag, and a Welsh sailing ship. The text is "'Sgynnoch chi Gymraeg?" which basically means "Got Welsh?" (the literal translation is "Is there Welsh with you?", since there isn't an actual verb "to have" in Welsh).

So, what do you think? Good, or should I try something else? Suggestions more than welcome.

Also, GIP. [livejournal.com profile] tiamatschild made me a lovely teacher icon, which I adore. Thanks, Nanni!

[identity profile] castalianspring.livejournal.com 2004-05-15 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Well, as far as I've learned, to ask "Do you have..." is "Oes gynnoch chi...?". That's usually shortened to "'Sgynnoch chi...?". Have you come across another verb to use or another way to say this?

[identity profile] tanacawyr.livejournal.com 2004-05-15 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
It sounds like what you're using is another way of saying the same thing, literally. I wonder if the "gynnoch" and "gyda" aren't related ... ?

[identity profile] castalianspring.livejournal.com 2004-05-15 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
It certainly looks like they might be. I haven't gotten to conjugations yet; the online course gives me situational usages, but not different verb forms yet. I think that's a few lessons ahead.

Does Catchphrase have units on conjugation?

[identity profile] tanacawyr.livejournal.com 2004-05-15 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
I believe so -- they have everything. Have you gone to the lesson list (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/catchphrase/catchphrase1/all.shtml) yet?

[identity profile] castalianspring.livejournal.com 2004-05-16 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my, that looks wonderful. And more sound files for me to download! Thanks very much.