gwir
Breton
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *gwir, from Proto-Celtic *wīros, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros.
Pronunciation
Adjective
gwir
Noun
gwir m (plural gwirioù)
Inflection
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Mutation of gwir
Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *gwir, from Proto-Celtic *wīros, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros.
Pronunciation
Adjective
gwir (feminine singular gwir, plural gwir, unknown comparative)
- true, certain, undoubted, genuine, real, very, right, sure; perfect, just, truthful, faithful, guileless
Adverb
gwir
Noun
gwir m (plural gwiriau)
- truth, verity
- right, justice, that which is just, merit; claim, legal claim, entitlement as the rightful owner; law
- ein gwiriau ― our rights
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
gwir | wir | ngwir | 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), “gwir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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