cyfr-

Welsh

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kəvr/

Prefix

cyfr-

  1. affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
    ‎cyfr- + ‎trist (“sad”) → ‎cyfrdrist (“extremely sad, grievous”)
    ‎cyfr- + ‎coll (“loss”) → ‎cyfrgoll (“total loss, damnation”)
    ‎cyfr- + ‎gwŷs → ‎cyfrwys (“cunning, crafty”)

Derived terms
Welsh terms prefixed with cyfr-

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfr- gyfr- nghyfr- chyfr-
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), “cyfr-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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