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dan

under

PrepositionA1

"dan" means "under" in Welsh (preposition). Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddan, Treiglad Trwynol → nan.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formdan
Treiglad Meddalddan
Treiglad Trwynolnan

"dan" in context

Daeth o hyd i focs o dan y bwrdd.

He found the box under the table.

A2

Dan ni'n chwilio am drysor.

We're looking for treasure.

A2

Dydy eu dyledion ddim dan reolaeth o gwbl.

Their debts are not under control at all.

B1

Does dim problem, mae popeth dan reolaeth.

There's no problem, everything is under control.

B1

Dan ni ddim yn yfed llaeth.

We don't drink milk.

A2

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