blas.llai
less
"llai" means "less" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ɬai̯/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → lai.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "llai" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | llai |
| Treiglad Meddal | lai |
"llai" in context
Mae traean yn llai na hanner.
A third is less than a half.
A1Bob blwyddyn, mae trigolion yn teimlo eu bod yn talu mwy ond yn cael llai yn gyfnewid.
Every year, residents feel like they pay more but get less in return.
B1Rydym wedi cefnogi hyfforddiant mewn meysydd blaenoriaeth fel cod ymddygiad, ac ar gyfer cynghorau llai rydym yn darparu cymorth ar gyfer hyfforddiant cyffredinol, gan roi cyfraniad o 50 y cant tuag at gost anghenion hyfforddi eraill.
We have supported training in priority areas such as code of conduct, and for smaller councils we provide support for general training, giving a 50 per cent contribution towards the cost of other training needs.
C1Mae'n dal i fod yn ddyddiau cynnar ar y cynllun Cymorth i Aros, gan nad yw ond wedi bod yn weithredol ers llai na dwy flynedd.
The Help to Stay scheme is still in its infancy, having been operational for less than two years.
C1Felly, os ydym ni’n parhau fel hyn, mi fyddwn ni efo nifer bron i 50 y cant yn llai na tharged 2031.
So, if we continue like this, the number will be almost 50 per cent less than the 2031 target.
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