about/for
"am" means "about/for" in Welsh (preposition). Mutation forms: Treiglad Llaes → ham.
In Welsh, the first letter of "am" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | am |
| Treiglad Llaes | ham |
Aeth Alice i'r gwely am ddeg o'r gloch.
Alice went to bed at ten.
B1Gofynodd y dewin am wirfoddolwr o'r gynulleidfa.
The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience.
B2Oes gen ti unrhyw lyfrau am Armenia?
Do you have any books about Armenia?
A2Oes gennych chi unrhyw lyfrau am Armenia?
Do you have any books about Armenia?
A2Wyt ti wir eisiau aros am Tom?
Do you really want to wait for Tom?
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