cyfarchiad

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

cyfarch (to greet) +‎ -iad (nominal suffix indicating result).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cyfarchiad m or f (plural cyfarchiadau)

  1. greeting, salutation
  2. the annunciation (of the angel to Mary)
  3. request, entreaty
  4. address, petition

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfarchiad gyfarchiad nghyfarchiad chyfarchiad
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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