Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Pub mis, dyllo a wra an Kowethas ‘An Gannas’ hag ynni erthyglow, hwedhlow, nowodhow, skrifow ha krowseryow. Dyllo yw rann dhe les an ober gwrys gans an Kowethas. Y’n mysk an taklow gwrys ganso yw lyvrow, dydhlyvrow, hwedhlow ha daffar dyski. Lyvrow gans snodow ha plasennow arghansek yw dyllys keffrys rag gweres dhe’n studhyoryon. An Kowethas a wra kwethow-te, hanafow, arwoedhygyow karr, pluvennow, kartennow, krysyow-t ha taklow erell dhe wertha. Dres an vlydhen an Kowethas a rester nebes dydhyow an taves, skoedhys yn fenowgh gans ilow kernewek ha donsya. Chons da yw rag Kernewegoryon dhe gesvetya yn hwarvos gans Kernewek kewsys yn unnik.

Every month the society publishes a Cornish Language magazine called ‘An Gannas’ which consists of articles, stories, news, comment and puzzles. Publishing is an important aspect of the work of the society. Amongst the variety of materials that have been produced are books, diaries, stories and language learning materials. Books with accompanying tapes and CDs are also published to assist beginners. The society also produces tea-towels, mugs, car stickers, pens, cards, T-shirts and other items for sale, all displaying the Cornish language. During the year the society organises a number of language days, often supported by Cornish music or dancing, giving Cornish speakers the opportunity of meeting together in a Cornish speaking environment. Beginners are, of course, made very welcome too!

Rag lies esel, ughboynt an vlydhen yw an Bennseythun Gernewek. Homm yw hwarvos may ma Kernewegoryon a bub nivell ow kodriga warbarth ha kewsel an yeth. Herwydh usadow, synsys Paskweyth yw. Yn-mysk an hwarvos erell yma kerdhow kevarwoedhys, kuntellesow Yeth an Werin (chons da rag kesklappya yn Kernewek, synsys yn diwotti yw herwydh usadow) ha Dydhyow Lowender. An Kowethas a re gwasonieth derivadow digost rag tus a’ga honan ha kowethasow erell. Y hyllir kavoes derivadow war studhow a istori, studhyansow, henwyn teyluyow ha tylleryow, henwel fleghes, stretow, chiow, skathow, enyvales dov yn Kernewek, treylyans ha devnydh a Gernewek yn negysyow hag argemmynnieth.

For many people the highlight of the year is a fully residential weekend, the Pennseythun Gernewek, held usually around Easter time. Cornish speakers of any ability, including complete beginners are very welcome. Other social activities include guided walks, Yeth an Werin (a chance for a chat in Kernewek, usually held in a local pub) and Dydhyow Lowender (fun days where all events are organised in Cornish). The Kowethas offers a free advice and information service to any individual or organisation on any aspect of language including history, study, family and place names, naming children, streets, houses, boats or pets in Cornish, tranlation and the use of Cornish in business names and advertising.

An Kowethas a re gweres dhe’n klasow Kernewek a-hys Kernow ha pella. An Kowethas a with kevrennow gans meur a gowethasow gonisogethek yn Kernow ha pella, hag y’ga mysk kowethasow yeth hag adhyskans y’n powyow keltek erell. An Kowethas yw kowethas bodhek (niver alusen 1065527) ha’y arghans yw sevys dre nebes grontow, eseleth, gwerthow ha rohow.

The society is closely associated with the running of Cornish classes throughout Cornwall and beyond. It maintains links with a wide range of other cutural organisations both in Cornwall and beyond, including language and educational organisations in other Celtic countries. The society is a voluntary body, (charity no. 1065527) and its funding is raised through grants, membership, sales and donations.

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