Past Tense Conjugation in Welsh: Practical Exercises

Past tense conjugation in Welsh can be a challenging yet rewarding aspect of mastering the language. Unlike English, Welsh relies heavily on a combination of verb forms and auxiliary verbs to convey past actions and events. Understanding these patterns is crucial for effective communication and for appreciating the rich literary tradition of the Welsh language. This page is dedicated to providing practical exercises that will help you grasp the nuances of past tense conjugation, making your journey to fluency more engaging and productive. Our exercises are designed to cover a range of verbs and contexts, from regular verbs to the more irregular and unique forms that characterize Welsh. Each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding through repetition and application, offering immediate feedback to ensure you can learn from your mistakes. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an advanced learner seeking to refine your skills, these exercises will support your efforts to become proficient in using the past tense in Welsh. Dive in and start practicing; the path to fluency is one step closer with each exercise you complete.

Exercise 1

1. Aeth hi i'r ysgol *ddoe* (yesterday).

2. Roeddwn i'n *gweithio* yn yr ardd (working).

3. Gwnaeth e'r gwaith cartref *neithiwr* (last night).

4. Roedd hi'n *darllen* llyfr (reading).

5. Clywodd y plant y newyddion *ddoe* (yesterday).

6. Fe wnaethon ni fynd am dro yn y parc *dros y penwythnos* (over the weekend).

7. Roedd y tŷ yn *lanhau* (cleaning).

8. Cawsom ginio blasus *ddoe* (yesterday).

9. Gwnaethon nhw *werthu* eu car (sell).

10. Aeth y bws i Gaerdydd *ddoe* (yesterday).

Exercise 2

1. Mae hi'n *cerdded* i'r ysgol (verb for walking).

2. Roedd y bachgen *yn chwarae* pêl-droed ddoe (verb for playing).

3. Roeddwn i *yn darllen* llyfr neithiwr (verb for reading).

4. Roedd y ferch *yn canu* yn y côr (verb for singing).

5. Roeddem ni *yn bwyta* cinio yn y bwyty (verb for eating).

6. Roedd y plant *yn dysgu* gwersi newydd (verb for learning).

7. Roedd y ci *yn cysgu* ar y soffa (verb for sleeping).

8. Roedd y teulu *yn teithio* i'r wlad (verb for traveling).

9. Roedd y dyn *yn ysgrifennu* llythyr (verb for writing).

10. Roedd hi *yn gwylio*'r teledu gyda'r nos (verb for watching).

Exercise 3

1. Roedd hi'n *bwrw* glaw ddoe (verb for 'raining').

2. Es i i'r ysgol ac *astudiais* Saesneg (verb for 'studied').

3. Roedd e'n *chwarae* pêl-droed dydd Sul diwethaf (verb for 'playing').

4. *Canais* gân yn y cyngerdd neithiwr (verb for 'sang').

5. *Wnaethon ni* fynd i'r sinema nos Wener (verb for 'went').

6. *Gwelodd* hi'r ffilm newydd ddoe (verb for 'saw').

7. Roedd hi'n *darllen* llyfr pan alwais i hi (verb for 'reading').

8. *Coginiodd* e ginio i'r teulu (verb for 'cooked').

9. *Yfais* i ddŵr ar ôl ymarfer corff (verb for 'drank').

10. Roedd y tîm yn *ennill* y gêm tan y diwedd (verb for 'winning').