# GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary — Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru

> Offline Welsh dictionary with extensive entries, synonyms, etymology, and word games. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Wales Trinity Saint David.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-geiriadur-welsh-dictionary/id1078649226 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Wales Trinity Saint David](https://appshunter.io/developer/849747329)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-geiriadur-welsh-dictionary/id1078649226/reviews.md

## What is GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary?

[English below]
Mae ap GPC yn cynnwys holl ddata Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, geiriadur Cymraeg cynhwysfawr tebyg i’r Oxford English Dictionary. Yn wahanol i GPC Ar Lein (gpc.cymru), mae modd lawrlwytho holl gynnwys y Geiriadur i’ch dyfais fel nad oes angen cysylltiad â’r Rhyngrwyd i’w ddefnyddio. Diffinnir pob gair yn Gymraeg gyda chyfystyron Saesneg ac enghreifftiau o’i ddefnydd o bob cyfnod ynghyd â tharddiad (etymoleg) i bob gair. Rhoddir gwybodaeth ramadegol fel cenedl a ffurfiau lluosog enwau.

Nodweddion:
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru yw’r geiriadur Cymraeg mwyaf gyda 
- 124,500 o ddangoseiriau 
- 7,150 o amrywiadau 
- 34,400 o gyfuniadau (ymadroddion) 
- 475,000 o ddyfyniadau enghreifftiol gyda manylion am y ffynonellau 
- dros 60,000 o groesgyfeiriadau.
Mae modd chwilio drwy’r dangoseiriau, yr amrywiadau, a’r cyfuniadau am air neu ymadrodd. 
Er mwyn hwyluso’r chwilio, mae’r ap yn anwybyddu acenion, rhifau, a’r sillgoll, gan restru’r holl ganlyniadau i chi gael dewis o’u plith.
Os yw’r ap yn methu dod o hyd i’r gair rydych wedi chwilio amdano, bydd yn cynnig rhestr o eiriau tebyg.
Mae’r ap yn chwilio am ffurfiau treigledig geiriau yn awtomatig er mwyn dod o hyd i fwy o ganlyniadau.
Gallwch ddefnyddio nodau arbennig (neu ‘wildcards’:  ‘*’, ‘?’, ‘+’).
Gallwch chwilio drwy’r cyfystyron Saesneg gan ddefnyddio’r un nodau arbennig.
Does dim angen bod ar lein i ddefnyddio’r ap. Mae’n bosibl lawrlwytho’r holl ddata (tua 185MB) drwy gysylltiad WiFi er mwyn gallu defnyddio’r ap yn annibynnol o’r Rhyngrwyd. Os nad oes digon o le ar y ddyfais, mae’n bosibl lawrlwytho fersiwn llai o’r data (sy’n cymryd tua 132MB drwy hepgor y dyfyniadau enghreifftiol).
Mae’r ap yn cynnwys dwy gêm eiriau syml - anagramau a geiriau coll - gan ddefnyddio diffiniadau’r Geiriadur fel cliwiau. Mae’n bosibl cyfyngu’r dewis o eiriau i’ch chwiliadau diweddar - yn arbennig o ddefnyddiol i ddysgwyr er mwyn ymarfer geirfa newydd.
Ceir adran ‘Cymorth’ i ateb cwestiynau cyffredin ac i roi rhagor o wybodaeth.
Datblygwyd gyda chymorth ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru. 

======== ENGLISH =========

Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru: A Dictionary of the Welsh Language is the Welsh-language equivalent of the Oxford English Dictionary. In contrast with GPC Online (gpc.wales), you can download the entire contents of the Dictionary to your device so it can be used offline. Every word is defined in Welsh with English synonyms and illustrative quotations, together with the word’s etymology, and grammatical information such as the gender and plurals of nouns.

Features:
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru is the largest Welsh dictionary with 
- 124,500 headwords
 - 7,150 variant forms 
- 34,400 collocations (phrases) 
- 475,000 illustrative quotations with source references 
- over 60,000 cross-references
The headwords, variant forms, and collocations are searchable by word or phrase. Accents, numerals, and apostrophes are ignored to simplify input - instead all matches are listed for you to choose from.
Fuzzy searching: If the app fails to find the word you are searching for it will suggest similar words.
The app searches automatically for mutated forms in order to find additional results.
You can use wildcards (‘*’, ‘?’, ‘+’).
You can search the English synonyms, using the same wildcards.
You can use the app online, with no data downloaded. Alternatively you can download all the data (about 185MB) via WiFi and use it offline. If you don’t have enough room on your device, you can download the data without the quotations (which takes about 132MB). 
The app contains two simple word games - an anagram game and a hidden-word game - with clues based on the definitions in the Dictionary. The selection of words can be confined to your recent searches - particularly useful for learners to practice new vocabulary.
There is a ‘Help’ section to answer frequently asked questions and to supply further information. 
Developed with the financial assistance of the Welsh Government.

## Key features

- Offline dictionary access
- Extensive Welsh vocabulary
- English synonyms and etymology
- Grammatical information (gender, plurals)
- Advanced search with wildcards
- Fuzzy searching for similar words
- Two word games (anagrams, missing words)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-geiriadur-welsh-dictionary/id1078649226/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App not working with iOS 18

*2025-07-10, version 1.5*

Sadly this app has not worked for quite a few weeks as once again the Apple iOS upgrade has proved incompatible with it. Since the upgrade it has worked intermittently but still tends to freeze. By the way it is far superior to the Oxford which I have attempted to buy on multiple occasions but always failed to complete.

### 5/5 — 5 Seren eto!

*2025-07-01, version 1.4*

Diolch am ddiweddaru’r ap sy’n gweithio nawr gyda Ios18 a’r I-ffôn.

### 1/5 — Dim yn gweithio

*2025-06-17, version 1.3*

Wedi bod amser hir ers i’r ap gwych yma gweithio, siomedig iawn

### 1/5 — App not working

*2025-06-04, version 1.3*

It is sad to say that this app is no longer working. I can opening but there is the spinning symbol of doom and  it won’t respond to anything I do, 

:(

### 5/5 — App not working with iOS 18

*2025-06-01, version 1.3*

Sadly this app has noted worked for quite a few weeks as once again the Apple iOS upgrade has proved incompatible with it.

### 1/5 — Methu agor ar IOS18

*2025-05-18, version 1.3*

Os gwelwch yn dda uwchraddiwch i weithio ar Ios18.
Please update to work on ios18

### 1/5 — Ddim yn gweithio

*2025-05-14, version 1.3*

Dyw'r App ddim yn gweithio bellach ar fy iFfôn 16... roedd yn gweithio'n wych cyn y diweddariad diwethaf

### 3/5 — App no longer works

*2025-05-12, version 1.3*

Used to be an excellent app. Unfortunately the update to iOS 18.4 has broken it - it now displays a constantly spinning cursor on start-up.

### 5/5 — Ap gwych! Ond dydy ddim yn gweithio ar hyn o bryd!

*2025-05-08*

Dw i’n caru’r ap hwn cymaint! Mae’n ardderchog am ddod o hyd geiriau anghyffredin. Ond yn ddiweddar efo’r IOS newydd, Mae’r ap yn methu llwytho o gwbl. Dw i’n gobeithio defnyddio’r ap hwn eto yn y dyfodol! Os gwelwch yn dda, diweddarwch! Diolch!

**Developer response:** Diolch am eich geiriau caredig. Ymddiheuriadau am yr amser mae wedi'i gymryd i ddatrys hyn. Mae gennym bellach fersiwn sy'n cael ei brofi, ac os aiff popeth yn iawn, bydd yn cael ei ryddhau yn ystod y dyddiau nesaf. Diolch yn fawr am eich amynedd.

### 1/5 — Dim yn gweithio

*2025-05-05, version 1.3*

Tydi’r ap yma ddim yn gweithio erbyn hyn ( Ebrill 2025).

## Frequently asked questions about GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary

### How large is the GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary download?

The full dictionary data, including illustrative quotations, requires approximately 185MB of storage. A version excluding illustrative quotations is available at around 132MB. Both can be downloaded via WiFi for offline use.

### Can I use GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed for offline use. You can download the entire dictionary content to your device, allowing you to access definitions and features without needing an internet connection.

### What kind of search features does GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary offer?

The app allows searching through headwords, variant forms, and collocations. It ignores accents, numerals, and apostrophes for easier input and offers fuzzy searching for similar words. Wildcards ('*', '?', '+') are also supported for advanced searches.

### Does GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary provide etymology and grammatical information?

Yes, each word definition includes its etymology (origin) and grammatical information such as gender and plural forms of nouns. This provides a deeper understanding of the Welsh language.

### Are there any games or learning tools within GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary?

The app includes two simple word games: anagrams and missing words. These games use the dictionary's definitions as clues, making them a fun way for learners to practice new vocabulary.

### What are the key statistics of the Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru content?

The dictionary contains 124,500 headwords, 7,150 variant forms, 34,400 collocations, 475,000 illustrative quotations with source references, and over 60,000 cross-references.

### What is the age rating for GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary?

GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners.

### How often is GPC Geiriadur Welsh Dictionary updated?

The latest version available is 1.5, which was last updated on July 8, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2025-07-08

Mae gwall a rwystrodd yr ap rhag llwytho dan iOS 18.4 ymlaen wedi'i drwsio ynghyd â phroblem wrth sgrolio'r rhestr o ganlyniadau.  /  An error causing crash after launch image under iOS 18.4 onwards has been repaired together with an issue scrolling the results list.

### 1.4 — 2025-06-30

Mae gwall a rwystrodd yr ap rhag llwytho dan iOS 18.4 ymlaen wedi'i drwsio.  /  An error causing crash after launch image under iOS 18.4 onwards has been repaired.

### 1.3 — 2020-12-01

Mae'r fersiwn hwn wedi'i ddiweddaru i redeg yn gywir ar iOS 14.
Mae'r canlyniadaul chwilio Cymraeg bellach yn cynnwys llawer mwy o ffurfiau lluosog, ffurfiau benywaidd ychwanegol, a ffurfiau eraill.
Mân newidiadau i wella defnyddioldeb yr ap.

This version has been updated to run correctly on iOS 14.
The Welsh search results now include many more plural forms, additional feminine forms, and other forms of words.
Minor usability improvements.

### 1.2 — 2020-11-07

Mae'r fersiwn hwn wedi'i ddiweddaru i redeg yn gywir ar iOS 14.
Mae'r canlyniadaul chwilio Cymraeg bellach yn cynnwys llawer mwy o ffurfiau lluosog, ffurfiau benywaidd ychwanegol, a ffurfiau eraill.

This version has been updated to run correctly on iOS 14.
The Welsh search results now include many more plural forms, additional feminine forms, and other forms of words.

### 1.1 — 2020-11-05

Mae'r fersiwn hwn wedi'i ddiweddaru i redeg yn gywir ar iOS 14.
Mae'r canlyniadaul chwilio Cymraeg bellach yn cynnwys llawer mwy o ffurfiau lluosog, ffurfiau benywaidd ychwanegol, a ffurfiau eraill.

This version has been updated to run correctly on iOS 14.
The Welsh search results now include many more plural forms, additional feminine forms, and other forms of words.

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