world
“byd” means “world” in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /bɨːd/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → fyd, Treiglad Trwynol → myd.
In Welsh, the first letter of “byd” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | byd |
| Treiglad Meddal | fyd |
| Treiglad Trwynol | myd |
Dw i'n casáu'r byd oherwydd bod y byd yn fy nghasáu innau.
I hate the world because the world hates me.
B1Ar hyn o bryd, Burj Khalifa yw'r nendwr uchaf yn y byd.
Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest skyscraper in the world.
B1Mae hi'n honni bod hi'n gwybod dim byd amdano fe, ond dw i ddim yn ei chredu hi.
She claims that she knows nothing about him, but I don't believe her.
B1Mae hi'n honni bod hi'n gwybod dim byd amdano fe.
She claims that she knows nothing about him.
A2Does gennym ni ddim byd i'w trafod.
We have nothing to discuss.
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