Passive Voice

Y Goddefol

About this concept

Full passive constructions using 'cael' (to get/receive): Ces i fy ngweld (I was seen, lit. 'I got my seeing'). Combines 'cael' conjugated + possessive + verb-noun.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~40 cards at level B2.

Examples

Cafodd y llyfr ei ysgrifennu.The book was written.

Ces i fy ngweld gan y meddyg.I was seen by the doctor.

Bydd y gwaith yn cael ei wneud.The work will be done.

Prerequisite

Inflected Verb FormsB1

Concepts that build on this

Passive in Different TensesB2

More B2 concepts

Advanced Relative ClausesCymalau Perthynol Uwch Complex ConditionalsAmodau Cymhleth Reported SpeechAraith Anuniongyrchol Compound TensesAmserau Cyfansawdd Cause, Purpose, and Result ClausesCymalau Achos, Pwrpas a Chanlyniad

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