Welsh Grammar is far from simple, and the rules are somewhat intricate, and confuse even hardened Welsh speakers. A few very brief basics are:
There Is No Indefinite article (a/an):
for example "A dog" would just be "Ci"
There are Three ways to spell and say "The"
When in front of a consonant, We use "Y"
However:
If the noun is feminine Soft Mutation will take place.
So, "Cat" for example is a feminine noun which begins with a consonant. so "The Cat" is "Y Cath" before mutation. After mutation takes place, the noun becomes "Y Gath."
The Second is "Yr"
"yr" is used in front of a vowel and in front of h. Remember that "w" and "y" are vowels in Welsh.
So "Apple" Begins with a vowel in welsh, therefore, "The Apple" becomes "Yr Afal"
The Third is "'r"
is used after a word ending in a vowel - no matter whether the word which follows begins with a vowel or with a consonant. For example, The phrase "The Children Are" Becomes "Mae'rPlant"
Mutation occurs in these eight letters:
Soft:
P is Written and pronounced as B
T as D
C as G
B as F
D as Dd (Th)
M as F
Ll as L
and Rh as R.
Nasal:
P is Written and pronounced as Mh
T as Nh
C as Ngh
B as M
D as N
G as Ng
Aspirate:
P as Ph
T as Th
C as Ch.
It Is Useful to remember that in welsh the Adjective follows the Noun.
So, "The red Car" Would become " Y Car Coch." which translates directly as "The Car Red."
There Are Three exceptions, however the words are not overly common.
Hen (meaning Old)
Hoff (Favourite)
Prif (Main/Cheif)
So, "The Old car" Become "Y Car Hen." Which translates at the same.
As with French, Words are either Masculine or Feminine, as there is no way to distinguish, When learning the words, it is important to learn whether it is masculine or feminine, so you do not make a mistake when mutating.
These are brief basics, but some of the most important rules.
the facts that are easy on grammar like menstuating
David Thorne has written: 'A comprehensive Welsh grammar' -- subject(s): Grammar, Welsh language
Grammar, Punctuation... The basics
the facts that are easy on grammar like menstuating
P'nawn da OR In correct grammar: Prynhawn Dda.
G. M. Awbery has written: 'The Syntax of Welsh' -- subject(s): Generative grammar, Passive voice, Welsh language
Samuel James Evans has written: 'The elements of Welsh grammar'
Samuel J. Evans has written: 'The elements of Welsh grammar'
Rhywbeth.It's pronounced: "Roo-beth" although the R should be made with blowing air and no voice.If you want to learn some basics of spoken Welsh, there is an easy-to-use free mp3 Welsh course at:http://www.saysomethinginwelsh.com/home/
J.-P Vinay has written: 'The basis and essentials of Welsh ..' -- subject(s): Grammar, Welsh language 'Traductions' -- subject(s): Translating and interpreting
Unlikely - Hugh is in fact a Welsh name (spelled Huw in Welsh). As Welsh is a Brythonic language whereas both English and German are Germanic languages the grammar, pronunciations and so on of Welsh are very distinct to those found in English and German.
Rhys-Jones T. J. has written: 'Welsh' -- subject(s): Welsh language, English speakers, Study and teaching, Grammar, Self-instruction