twrf
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Welsh[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Welsh twryf, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē). Doublet of torf.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
twrf m (plural tyrfau or twrfau)
Usage notes[edit]
When referring to thunder, Welsh may employ the singular twrf or plural tyrfau to correspond to English collective noun thunder depending on the context, e.g.
- Glywest ti’r twrf ’na?
- Did you hear that thunder? (i.e. that (single) clap of thunder)
- Glywest ti’r tyrfau ’na?
- Did you hear that thunder? (i.e. those (several) claps of thunder)
Derived terms[edit]
- cynnwrf (“commotion”)
Mutation[edit]
Welsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
twrf | dwrf | nhwrf | thwrf |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “twrf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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