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da iawn
What does da iawn mean?
Welsh for 'very good' (da = good, iawn = very). The standard 'well done' — stamped on schoolwork, said to kids, slipped into English conversation when something deserves a nod. Pronounced roughly 'da YOWN.'
"Got an A in your Welsh test? Da iawn, love."
Origin
Welsh language; everyday praise phrase.
Frequently asked questions
What does da iawn mean?
Da iawn is Welsh for "well done" or "very good" — a classic school-report phrase.
How do you use da iawn in a sentence?
"Da iawn! You got every answer right."
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