dyfnder

Welsh

Etymology

dwfn + -der

Pronunciation

Noun

dyfnder m (plural dyfnderau or dyfnderoedd)

  1. depth
    Mae'r twll tua dwy droedfedd o ddyfnder.
    The hole is about two feet deep.
  2. (figurative) depths, middle
    dyfnder nosthe dead of night
  3. (nautical) draught

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
dyfnder ddyfnder nyfnder unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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