fforddio

Welsh

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔrðjɔ/
  • Rhymes: -ɔrðjɔ

Etymology 1

Borrowed from English afford.

Alternative forms
  • ffordo

Verb

fforddio (first-person singular present fforddiaf, not mutable)

  1. to afford
    Dydw i ddim yn medru fforddio car newydd.
    I can't afford a new car.

Etymology 2

From ffordd +‎ -io.

Alternative forms
  • fforddi

Verb

fforddio (first-person singular present fforddiaf, not mutable)

  1. to direct, to guide
  2. to travel

Further reading
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “fforddio”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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