blas.tad
father
"tad" means "father" in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /taːd/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → dad, Treiglad Trwynol → nhad, Treiglad Llaes → thad.
Mutation forms
In Welsh, the first letter of "tad" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | tad |
| Treiglad Meddal | dad |
| Treiglad Trwynol | nhad |
| Treiglad Llaes | thad |
When does "tad" mutate?
tad→dy dad(your father)
tad→fy nhad(my father)
tad→ei thad(her father)
tad→ei dad(his father)
"tad" in context
Prynodd tad gamera i mi.
Father bought me a camera.
B2Mae tad Sami yn dod o'r Aifft.
Sami's dad is from Egypt.
B1Heddiw, rydym ni'n dod at ein gilydd i gofio ffrind, cydweithiwr, tad, partner, a bod dynol gwirioneddol ryfeddol.
Today, we come together to remember a friend, a colleague, a father, a partner, and a truly remarkable human being.
B2Roedd yn fab, tad, brawd, partner a ffrind cariadus.
He was a loving son, father, brother, partner and friend.
B2Roedd yn dad ardderchog, tad cariadus.
He was a fantastic father, a loving father.
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