Language/Welsh/Grammar/Pronouns
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In today's lesson, we will be looking at Welsh pronouns. Pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence. They can be used to refer to people, places, things, or ideas. Knowing how to use pronouns correctly is essential for speaking and writing Welsh fluently.
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people. In Welsh, there are two sets of personal pronouns: formal and informal.
Formal Pronouns
Formal pronouns are used when talking to someone you don't know well, or someone who is older than you. Here are the formal pronouns in Welsh:
- Fi - I
- Ti - You
- Ef - He
- Hi - She
- Ni - We
- Chi - You (plural)
- Nhw - They
Informal Pronouns
Informal pronouns are used when talking to someone you know well, or someone who is younger than you. Here are the informal pronouns in Welsh:
- Mi - I
- Ti - You
- E - He
- Hi - She
- Ni - We
- Chi - You (plural)
- Nhw - They
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. In Welsh, there are two sets of possessive pronouns: formal and informal.
Formal Possessive Pronouns
Formal possessive pronouns are used when talking to someone you don't know well, or someone who is older than you. Here are the formal possessive pronouns in Welsh:
- Fy - My
- Dy - Your
- Ei - His
- Ei - Her
- Ein - Our
- Eich - Your (plural)
- Eu - Their
Informal Possessive Pronouns
Informal possessive pronouns are used when talking to someone you know well, or someone who is younger than you. Here are the informal possessive pronouns in Welsh:
- Mwyn - My
- Dyn - Your
- Ei - His
- Ei - Her
- Ein - Our
- Eich - Your (plural)
- Eu - Their
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific people, places, things, or ideas. In Welsh, there are two sets of demonstrative pronouns: formal and informal.
Formal Demonstrative Pronouns
Formal demonstrative pronouns are used when talking to someone you don't know well, or someone who is older than you. Here are the formal demonstrative pronouns in Welsh:
- Yr hwn - The one
- Y rhai - Those
- Yr un - The same
- Y rhain - These
Informal Demonstrative Pronouns
Informal demonstrative pronouns are used when talking to someone you know well, or someone who is younger than you. Here are the informal demonstrative pronouns in Welsh:
- Yr hwnnw - The one
- Y rhain - Those
- Yr un - The same
- Y rhain - These
That's it for today's lesson on Welsh pronouns! We hope you have a better understanding of how to use them correctly.
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