gwerth

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *gwerθ.

Noun

gwerth f (plural gwerthow)

1. sale

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh gwerth, from Proto-Brythonic *gwerθ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡwɛrθ/

Noun

gwerth m (plural gwerthoedd)

1. value, worth

Derived terms

• ar werth (“for sale”)
• gwerthfawr (“valuable”)
• gwerth chweil (“worthwhile”)
• gwerthu (“to sell”)

Adjective

gwerth (feminine singular gwerth, plural gwerth, not comparable)

1. worth
2. worthy

   Synonym: teilwng

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
gwerth	werth	ngwerth	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), “gwerth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies