to use
“defnyddio” means “to use” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /dɛvˈnəðjɔ/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddefnyddio, Treiglad Trwynol → nefnyddio.
In Welsh, the first letter of “defnyddio” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | defnyddio |
| Treiglad Meddal | ddefnyddio |
| Treiglad Trwynol | nefnyddio |
Ga i defnyddio dy ffôn di?
Could I use your phone?
A1Ydy Mary yn defnyddio arogldarth?
Does Mary use incense?
B1Maen nhw'n hoffi defnyddio arogldarth.
They like using incense.
B1Ac rwyf wedi siarad â phobl sydd wedi defnyddio'r cynllun, ac maent wedi ei ganmol i'r cymylau, a chredaf fod hynny'n wirioneddol braf ei weld.
And I have spoken to people who have used the scheme, and they’ve been glowing about that, and I think it’s really, really pleasing to see.
C1Mae defnyddio’r amser yma ar gyfer creu cynlluniau sydd ddim yn hyfyw yn arafu’r gallu wedyn i gyflenwi cartrefi cymdeithasol newydd ac i wella cartrefi presennol.
Using this time to create plans that are not viable is going to slow down the ability to supply new social homes and to improve existing homes.
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