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darllen

to read

VerbA2/ˈdarɬɛn/

“darllen” means “to read” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈdarɬɛn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddarllen, Treiglad Trwynol → narllen.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formdarllen
Treiglad Meddalddarllen
Treiglad Trwynolnarllen

“darllen” in context

Paid â darllen fy nyddiadur.

Don't read my diary.

A2

Peidiwch â darllen fy nyddiadur.

Don't read my diary.

A2

Dw i'n hoffi darllen.

I like reading.

A1

Roeddwn i'n darllen llyfr.

I was reading a book.

A2

Yr hydref yw'r tymor gorau ar gyfer darllen.

Autumn is the best season for reading.

B1

Further reading

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