(soft mutation of pen = head)
“ben” means “(soft mutation of pen = head)” in Welsh (feminine noun). Pronounced /bɛn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → fen, Treiglad Trwynol → men.
In Welsh, the first letter of “ben” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | ben |
| Treiglad Meddal | fen |
| Treiglad Trwynol | men |
Mae barcut yn hedfan uwch ben y goeden.
There is a kite flying above the tree.
A2Wnaethon ni'r rhain ar ben ein hun.
We made these ourselves.
A2Mae ein gwin ar ben.
We're out of wine.
A2Roedd y cyrri’n flasus dros ben.
It was proper lush, that curry.
A2Daeth ei thaliadau morgais yn anfforddiadwy pan ddaeth ei chytundeb cyfradd sefydlog i ben, ac yn dilyn cyngor ariannol, cafodd gynnig benthyciad ecwiti Cymorth i Aros Cymru ac mae wedi gallu aros yn ei chartref.
Her mortgage payments became unaffordable when her fixed-rate deal came to an end and, following financial advice, she was offered the Help to Stay Wales equity loan and has been able to stay in her home.
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