Interesting facts about the Welsh language

• dd - pronounced like the "th" in "this"
• ll - a sound that has no direct equivalent in English, produced by positioning the tongue in a particular way while exhaling

3. A Language of Resilience and Revival

Despite facing decline in the 20th century due to factors like English dominance, the Welsh language has shown remarkable resilience. Thanks to a strong movement for language preservation, initiatives such as the Welsh Language Act of 1993 helped ensure its survival. By 2021, over 870,000 people in Wales—about 29% of the population—reported being able to speak Welsh.