Can and Cannot

Gallu a Methu

About this concept

Expressing ability and inability: 'gallu' (can/be able to) and 'methu' (cannot/fail to). Spoken forms: 'Alla i...?' (Can I...?), 'Fedra i ddim' (I can't). Also permission: 'Ga i...?' (May I?).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level A1.

Examples

Alla i ddod hefyd?Can I come too?

Fedra i ddim aros.I can't wait.

Ga i fynd?May I go?

Mae hi'n methu cysgu.She can't sleep.

Prerequisite

Modal VerbsA1

More A1 concepts

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