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chwalu

to crash

VerbC1/ˈχwalɨ̞/

"chwalu" means "to crash" in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈχwalɨ̞/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ghwalu, Treiglad Trwynol → nghhwalu, Treiglad Llaes → chhwalu.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of "chwalu" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formchwalu
Treiglad Meddalghwalu
Treiglad Trwynolnghhwalu
Treiglad Llaeschhwalu

"chwalu" in context

Mae hefyd yn gwasanaethu fel pont rhwng pobl fyddar a phobl sy'n clywed, gan chwalu rhwystrau a meithrin dealltwriaeth ar draws cymunedau.

It also serves as a bridge between deaf and hearing people, breaking down barriers and building understanding across communities.

C1

Pan fydd y Blaid Lafur wedi rhoi codiadau cyflog sy'n chwalu chwyddiant, mae'r arian a gynigir i gefnogi'r sector amaethyddol yn aros yr un fath.

When the Labour Party has given inflation-busting pay rises, the money offered to support the agricultural sector stays the same.

C1

Nid dim ond peidio â thrwsio'r to wnaeth y Blaid Dorïaidd, fe wnaethon nhw chwalu'r to, fe wnaethon nhw werthu'r hyn a oedd yn weddill ohono.

The Tory Party didn't just not fix the roof, they smashed up the roof, they sold what was left of it.

B2

Rwy'n credu bod yr ymgysylltu pwysig â phobl ifanc o ran sut allwn ni chwalu'r rhwystrau hynny a gwneud yn siŵr bod cynhyrchion mislif yn hygyrch yn hanfodol.

I think the important engagement with young people as to how we can break down those barriers and make sure that period products are accessible are crucial.

B2

Rwy'n credu ei bod hefyd yn bwysig cydnabod bod cyfleoedd i chwalu'r chwedlau hefyd.

I think it's also important to recognise that there are opportunities for busting the myths as well.

B2

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