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ifanc

young

AdjectiveA1/ˈɪvaŋk/

"ifanc" means "young" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ˈɪvaŋk/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Llaes → hifanc.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formifanc
Treiglad Llaeshifanc

"ifanc" in context

Mae Tom yn rhy ifanc i briodi.

Tom is too young to get married.

A2

Mae dy fam yn ifanc iawn.

Your mother is very young.

A1

Dw i'n ifanc.

I am young.

A1

Dydy o ddim yn ifanc ond yn hen.

He isn't young but old.

A2

Dyw e ddim yn ifanc ond yn hen.

He isn't young but old.

A2

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