blas.gaeaf
winter
"gaeaf" means "winter" in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈɡeɨ̯av/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → aeaf, Treiglad Trwynol → ngaeaf.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "gaeaf" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | gaeaf |
| Treiglad Meddal | aeaf |
| Treiglad Trwynol | ngaeaf |
"gaeaf" in context
Rydym ni am wahodd Tom a Mary i'n parti Nos Galan Gaeaf.
We're going to invite Tom and Mary to our Halloween party.
B2Gwnaeth hi ei gwisg Calan Gaeaf ei hun.
Mary made her own Halloween costume.
A2Ond, yn amlwg, rydym ni yn mynd i mewn i'r gaeaf rŵan.
But we are getting to the winter now.
A2Pa gamau fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i gefnogi teuluoedd a phlant sy'n byw mewn tlodi yn y Rhondda dros fisoedd yr hydref a'r gaeaf?
What action will the Welsh Government take to support families and children living in poverty in Rhondda over the autumn and winter months?
B2Mae gwaith tebyg wedi'i gynllunio gyda chwe awdurdod lleol arall dros fisoedd y gaeaf.
Similar work is planned with six further local authorities over the winter months.
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