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gafael

to hold

VerbB1/ˈɡavaɨ̯l/

"gafael" means "to hold" in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈɡavaɨ̯l/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → afael, Treiglad Trwynol → ngafael.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formgafael
Treiglad Meddalafael
Treiglad Trwynolngafael

"gafael" in context

Rwy'n eich llongyfarch chi am gyfranogi wrth sicrhau canolfan ar gyfer cael gafael ar arian parod.

I congratulate you on playing your part in terms of getting an access-to-cash hub.

B2

Roedd hi eisiau sicrhau bod ei chyfoedion yn yr ysgol yn gallu cael gafael ar gynhyrchion mislif am ddim a sylweddolodd ei bod hi eisiau gwneud mwy i leihau stigma.

She wanted to ensure her peers at school could access free period products and realised that she wanted to do more to reduce stigma.

B2

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