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cryf

strong

AdjectiveA2/krɨːv/

"cryf" means "strong" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /krɨːv/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → gryf, Treiglad Trwynol → nghryf, Treiglad Llaes → chryf.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formcryf
Treiglad Meddalgryf
Treiglad Trwynolnghryf
Treiglad Llaeschryf

"cryf" in context

Mae'r dyn yn cryf.

The man is strong.

A1

Mae hi'n bosibl datgloi'r system, ond dwi'n credu bod angen arweinyddiaeth a chydlynu cryf arni hi, ac mae angen i'r sector tai gael hyder dros y tymor canolig a'r tymor hir.

It is possible to unblock the system, but I do think that we need strong leadership and co-ordination, and the housing sector needs to have confidence in the medium and longer term.

B2

Yn amlwg, fel rydych chi'n dweud yn gywir ddigon, mae gennyf ddiddordeb cryf yn y maes hwn, ond mae ymgysylltu'n digwydd ar draws y Cabinet.

Obviously, as you rightly say, I have a strong interest in this area, but there is cross-Cabinet engagement.

C1

Mae yna sectorau tai cydweithredol cryf mewn gwledydd mor amrywiol â Sweden, Norwy, Canada, Awstralia ac Efrog Newydd.

There are strong co-operative housing sectors in countries as diverse as Sweden, Norway, Canada, Australia and New York.

B2

Mae rhaglenni amlinellol strategol presennol awdurdodau lleol yn nodi 13 o brosiectau addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg yn y rhanbarth, gan ddangos ymrwymiad cryf i gynyddu'r ddarpariaeth Gymraeg.

Local authorities' current strategic outline programmes identify 13 Welsh-medium education projects in the region, demonstrating a strong commitment to growing Welsh language provision.

C1

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