twf

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Brythonic *tuβ̃, from Proto-Indo-European *tum-.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

twf m (usually uncountable, plural tyfion)

  1. growth (act of growing)
  2. rise, increase
    Synonym: cynnydd

Related terms[edit]

  • tyfu (to grow)

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
twf dwf nhwf thwf
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

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