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Words and phrases taught in Lesson 8
(R)wyt ti - You are (Informal)
Maen nhw - They are
Atgoffa i fi - Remind me
Eto - Again
Yma - Here
Dyfnaint - Devon
Dinbych-y-Pysgod - Tenby
Dinbych - Denbigh
Dinas Powys
Dolgellau
Gwlad yr haf - Somerset
Glyn-nedd - Glynneath
Glanaman
Gorseinon
(R)wyt ti - You are (Informal)
Maen nhw - They are
Atgoffa i fi - Remind me
Eto - Again
Yma - Here
Dyfnaint - Devon
Dinbych-y-Pysgod - Tenby
Dinbych - Denbigh
Dinas Powys
Dolgellau
Gwlad yr haf - Somerset
Glyn-nedd - Glynneath
Glanaman
Gorseinon
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Let's look at how the Nasal mutation affects words beginning with the letter D. Dyfnaint is the Welsh word for Devon. If we put that place name after Yn you will see the first letter of Dynaint change to an N. Wyt ti'n byw yn Nyfnaint (Oyt teen bew un-uv-nined) You live in Devon |
© Dietmar Rabich(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barnstaple_(Devon,_UK),_Clock_Tower_--_2013_--_0986.jpg), „Barnstaple (Devon, UK), Clock Tower -- 2013 -- 0986“, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode
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Grammar Tips/Pronunciation Tips
Wyt ti (You are) - To say the informal form of ‘You are’ in Welsh we use 'Rwyt ti' which is usually shortened to 'Wyt ti' in conversation and pronounced ‘Oyt tee’.
Here are some other Welsh place names beginning with the letter D.
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Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Din-bich-er-pus-god)
Tenby (Dinbych-y- Pysgod in Welsh) is a pretty harbour town and seaside resort. Its hilltop position led to its early settlement as a Welsh stronghold, which was replaced in medieval times by a Norman Castle and a walled town. |
Dinbych (Din-bich) Denbigh
Denbigh is a market town 13 miles from the seaside resort of Rhyl in North Wales. The town grew up around the Glove-making industry. |
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Photo by: Quistnix
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Photo taken between 1890 and 1900
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Dinas Powys (Dee-nass Pow-is)
Dinas Powys is a large village, five miles outside of Cardiff which takes its name from the Dinas Powys hill-fort that dates back to the Iron Age. Photo by: Peter Wasp
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Dolgellau (Doll-geck-lie)
Dolgellau is an ancient market town situated at the foot of Cader Idris. It is one of the most popular Mountain peaks for walkers and climbers in the Snowdonia National park. |
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Q13. Make a 'You live in...' sentence using one of the above place names.
Wyt ti’n byw _______ ___________________
Wyt ti’n byw _______ ___________________
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Let's look at how the Nasal mutation affects words beginning with the letter G. Here is an example sentence. Maen nhw'n byw yng Ngwlad yr Haf (Mine noon bew ung-oo-lard ur halve) They live in Somerset Gwlad yr haf is the Welsh word for Somerset pronounced (Goo-lard er halve). If we put that place name after Yn you will see the first letter of Gwlad yr haf change to Ng and the Yn before it becomes Yng. |
Photo: Bathwick Hill in Bath, Somerset by David Iliff
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Pronunciation Tips
Maen nhw (They are) - To say ‘They are’ in Welsh, we use Maen nhw pronounced ‘Mine nu’.
Here are some other Welsh place names beginning with the letter G.
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Glyn-nedd (Glin-knave) Glynneath
Glynneath is a small town lying alongside the Neath River. There are waterfalls to the north east at Pontneddfechan. Notable residents include singer and comedian Max Boyce and actress Ruth Madoc. Ruth is best known for her appearances in the Television Sitcom ‘Hi-de-hi. 
Photo: Pentre Street in Glynneath by David Gentle
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Glanaman (Glan-ah-man) Glanamman
Glanamman is a small mining town 13 miles north of Swansea on the edge of the Black Mountain. The River Amman runs through the town. 
Signal Box in Glanamman by John Darch
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Gorseinon (Gorse-eye-non)
Gorseinon is a small town 8 miles outside of Swansea. It’s not as well known a place as some of the others on this list but I had to mention it, as it’s my home town. The story behind the name is generally accepted to have originated with the battle between Prince Meredith and Eynon Hywel in 991 CE. Having defeated Meredith and his army, Eynon Hywel camped his army on marshland near Penllergaer for a time in case Meredith should return. From that day on it became known as Gors Eynon (Eynon’s Marsh). |
Q14. Make a 'They live in...' sentence using one of the above place names.
Maen nhw'n byw _______ __________________
Maen nhw'n byw _______ __________________
Answers/Atebion
Q13. Wyt ti’n byw yn Ninbych-y-Pysgod (You can use any place name beginning with a D to answer this Question. I picked Dinbych-y-Pysgod).
Q14. Maen nhw’n byw yng Nglanaman (You can use any place name beginning with a G to answer this Question. I picked Glanaman).
Q13. Wyt ti’n byw yn Ninbych-y-Pysgod (You can use any place name beginning with a D to answer this Question. I picked Dinbych-y-Pysgod).
Q14. Maen nhw’n byw yng Nglanaman (You can use any place name beginning with a G to answer this Question. I picked Glanaman).