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araf

slow

AdjectiveA2/ˈarav/

“araf” means “slow” in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ˈarav/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Llaes → haraf.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of “araf” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formaraf
Treiglad Llaesharaf

“araf” in context

Mae'r rhyngrwyd yn ein pentref yn araf iawn.

The internet in our village is very slow.

B1

Wnewch chi ail adrodd yn fwy araf, os gwelwch yn dda?

Can you please repeat that slowly?

B1

Wnei di ail adrodd yn fwy araf, os gwelwch yn dda?

Can you please repeat that slowly?

B1

Wnei di ail adrodd yn fwy araf plîs?

Can you please repeat that slowly?

B2

Fe wnaethant dynnu sylw at ddatblygiad deallusrwydd artiffisial a sut y mae rhai swyddi graddedigion yn diflannu'n araf.

They highlighted the development of AI and how some of the graduate jobs are slowly disappearing now.

B2

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