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meddwl

to think (also: to mean)

VerbA1/ˈmɛðʊl/

“meddwl” means “to think (also: to mean)” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈmɛðʊl/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → feddwl.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formmeddwl
Treiglad Meddalfeddwl

“meddwl” in context

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

I think you can do it.

B1

Roeddwon i'n meddwl roeddwt ti'n cysgu.

I thought you were sleeping.

B1

Dwi'n meddwl dwi am fynd adre.

I think it's time I went home.

A2

Dwi'n meddwl dy fod ti'n tynnu fy nghoes.

I think you're pulling my leg.

B1

Dw i'n meddwl bod rhaid i Tom hynny.

I think that Tom had to do that.

A2

Further reading

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