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gallu

to have permission

VerbA1/ˈɡaɬɨ/

"gallu" means "to have permission" in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈɡaɬɨ/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → allu, Treiglad Trwynol → ngallu.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formgallu
Treiglad Meddalallu
Treiglad Trwynolngallu

"gallu" in context

Dw i'n gallu deall dy iaith di.

I can understand your language.

A1

Dydy o ddim yn gallu cyfri.

He can't count.

A2

Mae e'n gallu darllen yn dda.

He is good at reading.

A2

Dydy Ellen ddim yn gallu siarad Cymraeg.

Ellen does not speak English.

A2

Dw i'n meddwl dy fod ti'n gallu ei wnaed o.

I think you can do it.

B1

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