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bachgen

boy

NounMasculine (gwrywaidd)A1/ˈbaχɡɛn/

“bachgen” means “boy” in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈbaχɡɛn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → fachgen, Treiglad Trwynol → machgen.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formbachgen
Treiglad Meddalfachgen
Treiglad Trwynolmachgen

When does “bachgen” mutate?

gan— by / with (triggers treiglad meddal)

bachgen→gan fachgen(by a boy)

“bachgen” in context

Mae'r bachgen yn bwyta bara.

The boy is eating bread.

A2

Mae'r bachgen yn prynu ci.

The boy is buying a dog.

A2

Mae'r ferch yn dewach na'r bachgen.

The girl is fatter than the boy.

A2

Mae'r bachgen yn dal i gysgu.

The boy is still sleeping.

A2

Further reading

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