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uchel

high

AdjectiveA1/ˈɨ̞χɛl/

“uchel” means “high” in Welsh (adjective). Pronounced /ˈɨ̞χɛl/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Llaes → huchel.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formuchel
Treiglad Llaeshuchel

“uchel” in context

Ond yn bendant, pan fyddwch yn sôn am rai o'r eiddo yr ydym yn eu creu nawr, a'n buddsoddiad yn y cartrefi fforddiadwy hynny, sydd wedi'u hadeiladu i safon uchel, mae hynny'n gwbl hanfodol, onid yw?

But, absolutely, when you’re talking about some of the properties that we are now creating, and our investment in those affordable homes, built to a high standard, that is absolutely crucial, isn't it?

B2

Rhaid i'n dysgwyr gael y profiadau addysgol gorau posibl, ac mae hynny'n dechrau trwy sicrhau eu bod yn yr ysgol gydag athrawon profiadol o ansawdd uchel sydd â'r disgwyliadau uchaf ar eu cyfer.

Our learners must have the best possible educational experiences, and that begins by ensuring that they are in school with high-quality and experienced teachers who have the highest expectations for them.

B2

Ond un o'r heriau sydd eisoes wedi'i drafod gan gyd-Aelodau yw'r gyfradd absenoldeb barhaus sydd gennym yng Nghymru, sy'n ystyfnig o uchel.

But one of the challenges that's already been discussed by colleagues is this persistent absence rate that we have in Wales, which is stubbornly high.

C1

Cywirwch fi os wyf yn anghywir, Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet, ond nid wyf wedi gweld unrhyw ymgyrchoedd recriwtio proffil uchel, eang gan Lywodraeth Cymru dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Cabinet Secretary, but I haven't actually seen any high-profile, widespread recruitment campaigns from the Welsh Government over the past five years.

C1

Mynegodd pobl ifanc farn gref y dylai cyllid ar gyfer ysgolion fod yn flaenoriaeth uchel i Lywodraeth Cymru, gan y byddai'n arwain at fwy o fuddion yn y blynyddoedd i ddod o ganlyniad i well sgiliau i bobl ifanc.

Young people expressed strong views that funding for schools should be a high priority for the Welsh Government, as it would lead to greater benefits in future years as a result of upskilling young people.

C1

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