blas.chwaer
sister
"chwaer" means "sister" in Welsh (feminine noun). Pronounced /χwaːɨ̯r/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ghwaer, Treiglad Trwynol → nghhwaer, Treiglad Llaes → chhwaer.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "chwaer" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | chwaer |
| Treiglad Meddal | ghwaer |
| Treiglad Trwynol | nghhwaer |
| Treiglad Llaes | chhwaer |
"chwaer" in context
Mae gen i ddau frawd ac un chwaer.
I have two brothers and one sister.
B1Ddoe, aeth fy chwaer i Kobe.
Yesterday my sister went to Kobe.
A2Mae fy chwaer yn hoffi dawnsio.
My sister likes to dance.
A1Mae Layla yn edrych fel ei chwaer hi.
Layla looks like her little sister.
B1Dyw fy chwaer ddim yn gweithio ar hyn o bryd.
My sister isn't working at the moment.
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