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In an effort to train my ear (and reading), I’ve resorted to watching a bit of Sam Tân ar S4C (nostalgia also).
Although I understood it, I was unaware that the structure was used. Although I am aware that there are varieties across Wales!!
The phrase that Sam Tân said:
'Sda fi ddim signal.
I understood it as: “I don’t have a signal.” (Phone signal).
Now, I’m guessing that the following are varieties and I have tried to place them in the full and shorter (contracted) forms. In no particular order (I’m from the South and have learned Mae X gyda fi; structure in school, but I’m comfortable using both South and North constructions).
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Does gen i ddim signal.
'Sgen i ddim signal.
(Predominantly North structure?) -
Does dim signal gyda fi.
'Sdim signal 'da fi.
(Predominantly South structure?) -
Does gyda fi ddim signal.
'Sda fi ddim signal.
(I’m guessing this a crossover between southern wording using a northern structure?)
Where approximately would you most likely hear version 3 across Wales and is it a common structure? (And don’t say Pontypandy… 
)
Which version do YOU personally use when speaking Welsh and what area (broadly) do you live or come from within Wales?
I ask as I find it fascinating about the subtleties and variations in the language across Wales and love to learn about these.
I have also pasted the above on another social media platfform in an effort to reach out to more people for their views, comments and valuable inputs!
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