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chwarae

to play

VerbA1/ˈχwaraɨ̯/

“chwarae” means “to play” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈχwaraɨ̯/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ghwarae, Treiglad Trwynol → nghhwarae, Treiglad Llaes → chhwarae.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formchwarae
Treiglad Meddalghwarae
Treiglad Trwynolnghhwarae
Treiglad Llaeschhwarae

“chwarae” in context

Mae Tom yn chwarae ffrisbi.

Tom is playing Frisbee.

A2

Mae Tom a Mary yn chwarae Cluedo gyda'u ffrindiau.

Tom and Mary are playing Cluedo with their friends.

B1

Dw i'n chwarae yn yr ardd.

I'm playing in the garden.

A1

Rwyt ti'n chwarae yn yr ardd.

You're playing in the garden.

A2

Dych chi'n chwarae yn yr ardd.

You're playing in the garden.

A2

Further reading

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