Welsh/Grammar/Verbs/Past

The present tense in Welsh can translate as either the 'present indicative' or the 'present progressive'. For example, Dwi'n siarad can translate as 'I speak', 'I do speak', 'I am speaking'.

Dwi'n siarad Cymraeg.
 * I speak Welsh. I do speak Welsh. I am speaking Welsh.

Mae hi'n mynd i'r theatr.
 * I go to the theatre. I do go to the theatre. I am going to the theatre.

Maen nhw'n canu.
 * They sing. They do sing. They are singing.

Dwi'n athro.
 * I'm a teacher

Mae hi'n bump oed.
 * She is 5 years old.

A: Wyt ti'n mynd i'r parc? B: Ydw. Dwi'n mynd i'r parc.
 * A: Are you going to the park?
 * B: I am (yes). I'm going to the park.

A: Ydy hi'n hoffi ffilmiau? B: Ydy. Mae'n hi'n hoffi ffilmiau.
 * A: Does she like films?
 * B: She does (yes). She likes films.

A: Ydy Brad yn chwarae heddiw? B: Nac ydy. Dydy Brad ddim yn chwarae heddiw.
 * A: Is Brad playing today?
 * B: He isn't. Brad isn't playing today.