cywir

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *köwir, from Proto-Celtic *kowīros (compare Old Irish cóir), from *kom + *wīros.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkəu̯.ɪr/

Adjective

cywir (feminine singular cywir, plural cywir, equative cywired, comparative cywirach, superlative cywiraf)

1. correct, true, real, genuine
2. sincere, honest, upright, fair
3. exact, precise, accurate
4. faithful, loyal, trustworthy

Synonyms

• (correct): iawn
• (true): gwir
• (faithful): ffyddlon, teyrngar

Noun

cywir m or f (plural cywiriaid)

1. one who is loyal to a person (especially to a sovereign) or cause, staunch supporter, loyalist
2. trustworthy person
3. honest and upright person

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cywir	gywir	nghywir	chywir
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), “cywir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies