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melyn

yellow

AdjectiveA1/ˈmɛlɨ̞n/

“melyn” means “yellow” in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ˈmɛlɨ̞n/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → felyn.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formmelyn
Treiglad Meddalfelyn

“melyn” in context

Roedd yr ardd yn llawn o flodau melyn.

The garden was full of yellow flowers.

A2

Mae gan Barbie wallt melyn a llygaid glas.

Barbie has blond hair and blue eyes.

B1

Mae'r tai melyn yn rhad.

The yellow houses are cheap.

B2

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