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traws

cross

AdjectiveC1/trau̯s/

"traws" means "cross" in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /trau̯s/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → draws, Treiglad Trwynol → nhraws, Treiglad Llaes → thraws.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of "traws" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formtraws
Treiglad Meddaldraws
Treiglad Trwynolnhraws
Treiglad Llaesthraws

"traws" in context

Mae pobl sy' jyst eisiau torri ar eich traws a gwastraffu'ch amser.

There are people who just want to interrupt and waste your time.

B1

Yr undebau ffermio yw'r unig grwpiau y deuthum ar eu traws sy'n credu bod ymgysylltu effeithiol yn cynnwys gwahodd cynrychiolydd lleol i gyfarfod â grŵp o ddynion sy'n gweiddi arnynt.

The farming unions are the only groups that I’ve come across who think effective engagement involves inviting a local representative to meet a group of men to be shouted at.

C1

Mae hynny'n ddealladwy, ac rwy'n ymddiheuro am dorri ar eich traws gyda fy sylwadau am y piler.

That's understandable, and I apologise for cutting across you with my comments about the pillar.

B2

Mae gwaith traws-lywodraethol ar addysg ac iechyd yn digwydd.

Cross-governmental work on education and health is taking place.

A2

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