add-

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *ad-, from Proto-Celtic *ad-, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd (“near, at”). Cognates include Latin ad and English at.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /að/

Prefix

add-

1. affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word

   ‎add- + ‎mwyn (“mild”) → ‎addfwyn (“gentle, meek”)

   ‎add- + ‎oer (“cold”) → ‎addoer (“very cold, chilly”)

Derived terms

Welsh terms prefixed with add-

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
add-	unchanged	unchanged	hadd-
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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