cyfnewid

Welsh

Etymology

From cyf- + newid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəvˈnɛu̯.ɪd/

Verb

cyfnewid (first-person singular present cyfnewidiaf)

  1. (transitive) to change, to alter
  2. (with preposition am) to exchange, to trade, to swap, to barter
  3. (transitive, law) to commute

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • cyfnewidfa (exchange, clearing-house)
  • cyfnewidiad (change, alteration)
  • cyfnewidiol (changeable)
  • cyfnewidiwr (trader, exchanger)
  • ras gyfnewid (relay race)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfnewid gyfnewid nghyfnewid chyfnewid
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), “cyfnewid”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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