blas.cyntaf
first
"cyntaf" means "first" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ˈkəntav/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → gyntaf, Treiglad Trwynol → nghyntaf, Treiglad Llaes → chyntaf.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "cyntaf" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cyntaf |
| Treiglad Meddal | gyntaf |
| Treiglad Trwynol | nghyntaf |
| Treiglad Llaes | chyntaf |
"cyntaf" in context
Mathemateg ydy ein gwers cyntaf ni.
Our first lesson is math.
A2Ydi hwn eich archwiliad cyntaf?
Is this your first examination?
A2Mae'r cwestiwn cyntaf gan James Evans.
The first question is from James Evans.
B2Ac yna, hefyd, rwy'n falch iawn fod dros 80 y cant yn brynwyr tro cyntaf, a chredaf fod hynny'n bwysig iawn.
And then, also, I’m really pleased that, actually, 80 per cent plus are first-time buyers, and I think that’s something really important.
B2Roeddwn eisiau gofyn i chi hefyd am gynllun Cymorth i Brynu, sy'n gwneud gwaith hynod werthfawr yn cefnogi pobl, gan gynnwys prynwyr tro cyntaf, i wireddu'r freuddwyd o fod yn berchen ar gartref pan fyddant am symud ymlaen o rentu.
I wanted to ask you, as well, about the Help to Buy scheme, which does invaluable work to support people, including first-time buyers, to realise the dream of home ownership when they want to move on from rental.
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