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In last weeks lesson we noted that the present/future form is commonly used after os = if. For example:

Os prynwch chi'r llyfr. = If you buy the book.

This form of the future tense is also commonly employed after pam na = why not , although most commonly after the 2nd person singular and plural - e.g.

Pam na phrynwch chi 'r llyfr ? = Why not buy the book?

It should be noted that the following formulations convey roughly the same meaning but that the present/future short form is more commonly used in this context.

Pam na wnewch chi'r llyfr? =  Why don't you do the book?

Pam na byddwch chi'n prynu'r llyfr. = Why not buy the book?

In this lesson we will be revising the short form of the future tense which we introduced last week. If you wish to refresh your memory click here . There are irregular verbs and the more important ones are listed  here .  Below you will find practice translation sentences and exercises together with this week's vocabulary crossword.

Whatever you do....enjoy / mwynhewch.
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Translate the following sentences. If there are is any vocabulary you need to look up go here: Geiriadur You will find the answers at the bottom of the page.

Pam na cherddwch chi? Dydy hi ddim yn bell. = Why not walk? It's not far .

Os enillwn ni, wnawn ni ddathlu. = If we win, we'll celebrate.

Pam na stopiwch chi ysmygu? = Why not stop smoking?

Pam na chymerwch chi fy nghyngor? = Why not take my advice?

Why don't we go today? = Pam nad awn ni heddiw? 

Why don't we get fish and chips? = Pam na chawn ni bysgod a sglodion? 

Why don't we run to the pub? = Pam na redwn ni i'r dafarn? 
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Translate the following short conversation. If there are is any vocabulary you need to look up go here: Geiriadur You will find the answers at the bottom of the page. 

Os cerdda i i'r gwaith bydda i'n hwyr!

Pam na yrrwch chi?

Syniad da!

Gyrrwch yn ddiogel.
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This weeks' Croesair Cymraeg is designed to help you practice the future tense. Examine the sample sentences below and fill in the appropriate form of the verb. There is a link below to the solution and you can print the crossword and clues (.pdf) here:-  Future Revision Crossword 1

You will find the answers here:- Future Revision Crossword 1 Solution

That's it for week six. We hope that you have enjoyed the sixth instalment of the course and that your knowledge of the Welsh language has improved. 
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* Don't worry if some of the sample sentences are at a more advanced level. Concentrate on the simpler ones unless of course you are feeling adventurous and want to read ahead.

Pam na cherddwch chi? Dydy hi ddim yn bell. = Why not walk? It's not far .  

Os enillwn ni, wnawn ni ddathlu. = If we win, we'll celebrate.

Pam na stopiwch chi ysmygu? = Why not stop smoking?

Pam na chymerwch chi fy nghyngor? = Why not take my advice?

Why don't we go today? = Pam nad awn ni heddiw? 

Why don't we get fish and chips? = Pam na chawn ni bysgod a sglodion?  

Why don't we run to the pub? = Pam na redwn ni i'r dafarn?  

Os cerdda i i'r gwaith bydda i'n hwyr! = If I walk to work I'll be late!

Pam na yrrwch chi? = Why not drive?

Syniad da! = Good idea!

Gyrrwch yn ddiogel. = Drive safely.

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