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yw

is (3sg present of bod); also: yew tree

NounMasculine (gwrywaidd)A1/ɪu̯/

“yw” means “is (3sg present of bod); also: yew tree” in Welsh (masculine noun). Pronounced /ɪu̯/.

“yw” in context

Faint yw hwn?

How much is this?

A1

Iaith hardd yw'r Gymraeg.

Welsh is a beautiful language.

B1

Arwr yw e.

He is a hero.

A2

Bardd yw e.

He is a poet.

A2

Nid yw un iaith byth yn ddigon.

One language is never enough.

A1

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