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marwolaeth

death

NounFeminine (benywaidd)A2

“marwolaeth” means “death” in Welsh (feminine noun). Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → farwolaeth.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of “marwolaeth” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formmarwolaeth
Treiglad Meddalfarwolaeth

“marwolaeth” in context

Mae marwolaeth yn barhaol.

Death is permanent.

A1

Roedd marwolaeth Tom yn syndod.

Tom's death was a surprise.

B2

Yn dilyn marwolaeth ein ffrind a'n cydweithiwr, Hefin, mae'n rhaid i bob un ohonom ni feddwl am y math o ddyn oedd ef.

With the passing of our friend and our colleague, Hefin, we all have to think about the man that was.

B2

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