man
“dyn” means “man” in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /dɨːn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → ddyn, Treiglad Trwynol → nyn.
In Welsh, the first letter of “dyn” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | dyn |
| Treiglad Meddal | ddyn |
| Treiglad Trwynol | nyn |
Mae e'n gwybod ble dyn ni'n byw.
He knows where we live.
A1Dyn ni ym Mharis.
We are in Paris.
A1Mae'r dyn yn tal.
The man is tall.
A2Mae'r dyn yn cryf.
The man is strong.
A1Dyn ni'n chwarae yn yr ardd.
We're playing in the garden.
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