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dilyn

to follow

VerbA1/ˈdɪlɪn/

“dilyn” means “to follow” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈdɪlɪn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddilyn, Treiglad Trwynol → nilyn.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formdilyn
Treiglad Meddalddilyn
Treiglad Trwynolnilyn

“dilyn” in context

Rhaid i ni dilyn Tom.

We need to follow Tom.

A1

Dyletswydd ar bawb yw dilyn y gyfraith.

To obey the law is everyone's duty.

B1

Yn dilyn y tasglu tai fforddiadwy, rwyf hefyd wedi cael trafodaethau cynhyrchiol iawn gydag awdurdodau lleol ar arweinyddiaeth systemau, a hefyd gyda byrddau iechyd ar argaeledd tir.

Following on from the affordable homes taskforce, I've also had some really productive discussions with local authorities on system leadership, and also with health boards on the availability of land.

C1

Yn dilyn yr adroddiad ar iechyd democrataidd, rwyf wedi gofyn i swyddogion archwilio ffyrdd gorau o wneud hyfforddiant cod ymddygiad yn orfodol i gynghorau cymuned hefyd.

Following the democratic health report, I've asked officials to explore how best to make code of conduct training mandatory for community councils as well.

C1

Daeth ei thaliadau morgais yn anfforddiadwy pan ddaeth ei chytundeb cyfradd sefydlog i ben, ac yn dilyn cyngor ariannol, cafodd gynnig benthyciad ecwiti Cymorth i Aros Cymru ac mae wedi gallu aros yn ei chartref.

Her mortgage payments became unaffordable when her fixed-rate deal came to an end and, following financial advice, she was offered the Help to Stay Wales equity loan and has been able to stay in her home.

C1

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