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cau drws

What does cau drws mean?

Welsh for 'close the door' (cau = close/shut, drws = door). The phrase every Welsh kid hears a thousand times growing up, usually shouted from the kitchen when someone's let the heat out. Pronounced roughly 'kye droos.'

"Cau drws! Were you born in a barn?"

Origin

Welsh language; standard household command.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'cau drws' mean?
It's Welsh for 'shut the door' — a phrase yelled by Welsh parents everywhere.
How do you pronounce and use cau drws?
It's Welsh; you'd use it like "Cau drws! You're letting all the heat out."
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