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dal

to hold

VerbA1/dal/

“dal” means “to hold” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /dal/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddal, Treiglad Trwynol → nal.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formdal
Treiglad Meddalddal
Treiglad Trwynolnal

“dal” in context

Mae Tom yn dal.

Tom is tall.

A1

Wyt ti dal yn ei garu o?

Do you still love him?

A1

Wyt ti'n meddwl bod Tom dal yn dlawd?

Do you think Tom is still poor?

B1

Dw i ddim yn meddwl fod Tom yn cysgu'n dal.

I don't think Tom is still asleep.

B1

Rydw i ddim yn meddwl fod Tom yn cysgu'n dal.

I don't think Tom is still asleep.

B1

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