small
“bach” means “small” in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /baːχ/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → fach, Treiglad Trwynol → mach.
In Welsh, the first letter of “bach” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bach |
| Treiglad Meddal | fach |
| Treiglad Trwynol | mach |
bach→merch fach(small girl)
Dwi am fynd am dro bach.
I am going to take a short walk.
A2O ble felly daeth ein cochyn bach ni?
So where have the red-headed children gone to?
A2Dw i'n gwybod tipyn bach o Ffrangeg yn barod.
I already know some French.
B1Mae'r nifer o bobl sydd wedi marw o Nipah yn eitha bach.
The number of people who have died from Nipah is relatively small.
B2Mae'r cwmni newydd wedi gwneud elw bach eleni.
The new company has made a small profit this year.
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