blas.deddfu
to legislate
"deddfu" means "to legislate" in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈdɛðvɨ/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddeddfu, Treiglad Trwynol → neddfu.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "deddfu" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | deddfu |
| Treiglad Meddal | ddeddfu |
| Treiglad Trwynol | neddfu |
"deddfu" in context
Rydych chi'n deddfu ar fysiau ac rydych chi'n gwneud dim am drafnidiaeth ysgol.
You're legislating on buses and you're doing nothing about school transport.
B2Hynny yw, mae angen deddfu.
In other words, we need to legislate.
A2Byddai'r gwelliant yn gofyn bod canllawiau ar waith cyn deddfu, ond mae'r deddfu yn digwydd ar adeg cael Cydsyniad Brenhinol.
The amendment would require guidance to be in place before enactment, but enactment occurs on Royal Assent.
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