Present tense South Welsh abourT someone elese

Continuing the discussion from Tiny questions with quick answers - continuing thread:

How would you ask and answer questions about someone else in Souhern Welsh? Could someone answer the example questions below?

Does Rhys want to play rugby?
Yes, Rhys wants to play rugby.
No, Rhys does not want to play rugby.

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Ydy Rhys yn moyn chwarae rygbi?
Ydy, mae Rhys yn moyn chwarae rygbi.
Nac ydy, dyw Rhys ddim yn moyn chwarae rygbi.

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Diolch!

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There is also a construction used widely in the south for expressing a negative.
eg Sai’n moyn = I don’t want
So fe’n moyn = he doesn’t want.
It’s so widely used that it’s probably worth knowing.
(As always, my posts about Welsh are subject to correction or amendment)

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