nwyf

Welsh

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /nuːɨ̯v/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /nʊi̯v/
• Rhymes: -ʊɨ̯v

Etymology 1

From Proto-Indo-European *neyH- (“having been aroused, shining”).

Noun

nwyf m (plural nwyfau or nwyfion, not mutable)

1. (strong) feeling, passion, (carnal) desire
2. joy, bliss
3. zest, vivacity, vitality, vigor, energy

Further reading

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

Etymology 2

Noun

nwyf m (plural nwyfau, not mutable)

1. Alternative form of nwydd