Exercises on Welsh Noun Cases and Their Uses

Understanding the complexities of Welsh noun cases and their uses is essential for anyone looking to master this beautiful and historic language. Welsh, like many Celtic languages, has a unique system of noun cases that can initially seem daunting to new learners. These cases, including the nominative, accusative, genitive, and vocative, each serve specific grammatical functions and are key to grasping how sentences are constructed and meaning is conveyed. Through targeted exercises, learners can familiarize themselves with these cases, practicing their application in various contexts to build both competence and confidence. These exercises are designed to guide you through the nuances of Welsh noun cases, providing practical examples and structured practice to reinforce your understanding. Whether you are a beginner looking to get a solid grasp on the basics, or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will help you navigate the intricacies of Welsh grammar. By engaging with these exercises, you will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also enhance your overall fluency in Welsh, enabling you to communicate more effectively and authentically in this rich and expressive language.

Exercise 1

1. Dwi'n mynd i'r *ysgol* (noun for "school").

2. Mae'r llyfr ar y *bwrdd* (noun for "table").

3. Roedd y ci yn chwarae yn y *parc* (noun for "park").

4. Es i i'r *siop* ddoe (noun for "shop").

5. Mae gen i gar newydd yn y *garaj* (noun for "garage").

6. Roedd hi'n bwyta yn y *bwyty* (noun for "restaurant").

7. Mae'r plant yn mynd i'r *ysgol* bob dydd (noun for "school").

8. Dwi'n gweithio yn y *swyddfa* (noun for "office").

9. Aethon ni i'r *theatr* nos Wener (noun for "theatre").

10. Roedd hi'n darllen y *papur newydd* (noun for "newspaper").

Exercise 2

1. Mae’r ci yn *cysgu* yn y tŷ (verb for sleeping).

2. Rwy'n mynd i'r *ysgol* bob dydd (place where children learn).

3. Dywedodd e wrth *fi* am y parti (pronoun for 'me').

4. Mae hi'n byw yn *Llanelli* (name of a town in Wales).

5. Mae’r llyfr ar y *bwrdd* (piece of furniture).

6. Rydw i'n hoffi *siocled* (type of sweet food).

7. Gwelodd hi *fo* yn y parc (pronoun for 'him').

8. Mae'r athro yn *dysgu*'r plant (verb for teaching).

9. Rwy'n mynd i'r *sinema* gyda ffrindiau (place to watch films).

10. Mae’r plant yn *chwarae* yn yr ardd (verb for playing).

Exercise 3

1. Mae'r car *mewn* y garej (preposition for 'in').

2. Roedd y gath yn *dan* y bwrdd (preposition for 'under').

3. Mae'r llyfr ar y *bwrdd* (noun for 'table').

4. Roedd y plentyn yn *ysgol* (noun for 'school').

5. Mae hi'n mynd i'r *siop* (noun for 'shop').

6. Roedd y ci yn *ar* y soffa (preposition for 'on').

7. Mae'r afal yn *y* fasged (article for 'the').

8. Roedd y plant yn chwarae yn y *parc* (noun for 'park').

9. Mae'r gwely yn *yn* yr ystafell wely (preposition for 'in').

10. Roedd y llythyrau yn *ar* y ddesg (preposition for 'on').