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Using “yn” (in) Exercises in Welsh language
"Yn" is a versatile preposition in the Welsh language that translates to "in" in English. It is essential for constructing sentences that describe location, time, and even certain states of being. Mastering its usage can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension of Welsh, as it is frequently employed in everyday conversation. For example, "Rydw i'n byw yn Nghymru" translates to "I live in Wales," demonstrating how "yn" is used to specify a place. Understanding the nuances of "yn" will help you communicate more accurately and naturally in Welsh.
In addition to indicating location, "yn" is also used in a variety of other contexts. It can be found in expressions of time, such as "yn y bore" (in the morning), and in phrases that describe conditions or states, like "yn hapus" (happy) or "yn flin" (sorry). The preposition can appear in conjunction with different verb forms and adjectives, making it a fundamental part of Welsh grammar. Through practice and exercises, you will learn how to correctly incorporate "yn" into your sentences, improving both your written and spoken Welsh skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mae'r plant yn *chwarae* yn yr ardd (verb for an activity children do).</p>
<p>2. Rydw i'n *mynd* i'r ysgol bob dydd (verb for daily travel).</p>
<p>3. Mae hi'n *darllen* llyfr newydd (verb for engaging with a book).</p>
<p>4. Roedd y cŵn yn *rhedeg* yn y parc (verb for fast movement).</p>
<p>5. Mae'r athro yn *dysgu* dosbarth heddiw (verb for what a teacher does).</p>
<p>6. Rydyn ni'n *byw* yng Nghymru (verb for residing).</p>
<p>7. Mae'r ci yn *cysgu* ar y soffa (verb for resting).</p>
<p>8. Roedd hi'n *ysgrifennu* llythyr (verb for creating text).</p>
<p>9. Mae e'n *gweithio* yn y swyddfa (verb for performing job tasks).</p>
<p>10. Roedd y plant yn *bwyta* brecwast (verb for consuming food).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Mae hi'n *mewn* car (inside a vehicle).</p>
<p>2. Rydw i'n byw *yn* Cymru (in a country in the UK).</p>
<p>3. Maen nhw'n gweithio *yn* y swyddfa (in a workplace).</p>
<p>4. Mae'r llyfr *yn* y bag (inside a carrying item).</p>
<p>5. Rydw i'n dysgu Cymraeg *yn* yr ysgol (in a place for learning).</p>
<p>6. Mae'r caffi *yn* y pentref (in a small community).</p>
<p>7. Rydw i'n mynd *yn* y siop (in a place where you buy things).</p>
<p>8. Mae'r plant yn chwarae *yn* yr ardd (in a garden).</p>
<p>9. Mae'r cyfarfod *yn* y neuadd (in a hall).</p>
<p>10. Maen nhw'n byw *yn* y ddinas (in a city).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Mae'r llyfr *yn* y bag (preposition for location).</p>
<p>2. Roedd y ci *yn* y tŷ (preposition for inside).</p>
<p>3. Mae'r plant *yn* yr ysgol (preposition for a place of learning).</p>
<p>4. Roedd y gath *yn* y gegin (preposition for a room in the house).</p>
<p>5. Mae'r car *yn* y garej (preposition for a place to park).</p>
<p>6. Roedd y ffilm *yn* y sinema (preposition for a place to watch movies).</p>
<p>7. Mae'r cwpan *yn* y cwpwrdd (preposition for a storage place).</p>
<p>8. Roedd y dilledyn *yn* y cawell golchi (preposition for a container).</p>
<p>9. Mae'r llythyrau *yn* y blwch post (preposition for a mailbox).</p>
<p>10. Roedd y pysgodyn *yn* y pwll (preposition for a water body).</p>