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dwfn

deep

AdjectiveB2/dʊvn/

"dwfn" means "deep" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /dʊvn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddwfn, Treiglad Trwynol → nwfn.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formdwfn
Treiglad Meddalddwfn
Treiglad Trwynolnwfn

"dwfn" in context

Mae'n adlewyrchiad pwerus o ymgyrch hirsefydlog y gymuned arwyddo BSL byddar dros gydnabyddiaeth gyfreithiol i BSL yng Nghymru, wedi'i siapio gan brofiad bywyd, gwytnwch a balchder dwfn yn eu hiaith.

It's a powerful reflection of the deaf BSL signing community's long-standing campaign for legal recognition of BSL in Wales, shaped by lived experience, resilience and deep pride in their language.

C1

Mae BSL yn iaith ag iddi wreiddiau ac arwyddocâd diwylliannol dwfn, ac mae'r gwaith sydd wedi digwydd hyd yma yn cydnabod lle BSL yn nhreftadaeth ieithyddol Cymru a'n hymrwymiad i'w dyfodol.

BSL is a language with deep cultural roots and significance, and the work that has taken place so far recognises BSL's place in Wales's linguistic heritage and our commitment to its future.

C1

Roedd y cyfuniad prin hwnnw o bersbectif byd-eang ac ymrwymiad lleol dwfn yn disgleirio ym mhopeth a wnaeth.

That rare blend of global perspective and deep local commitment shone through in everything he did.

B2

Rwy'n cofio panel yr oedd Sioned, James, Hefin a minnau arno, ac roedd gan Hefin y gallu gwirioneddol eglur yma i estyn allan at y rhai yn y gynulleidfa, gydag ymdeimlad dwfn o ddealltwriaeth o bobl a oedd mewn trafferthion.

I remember a panel that Sioned, James, Hefin and myself were on, and Hefin had this real clear ability to reach out to those in the audience, with a deep sense of understanding for people who struggled.

C1

Ac roedd gan Hefin, wrth gwrs, yr un angerdd, yr un ymrwymiad dwfn, ac yn dad a oedd â dealltwriaeth ddyfnach ddigyffelyb o hynny.

And Hefin, of course, had that same passion, such a deep commitment, and an unequalled deeper understanding of this as a father.

C1

Further reading

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