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nofio

to swim

VerbA2/ˈnɔvjɔ/

“nofio” means “to swim” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈnɔvjɔ/.

“nofio” in context

Dw i'n nofio yn y cefnfor.

I'm swimming in the ocean.

A2

Dw i methu nofio.

I can't swim.

A1

Dyn ni'n dysgu nofio.

We're learning to swim.

A1

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