llesteirio

Welsh

Etymology

From llestair (hindrance, obstacle) + -io.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɬɛsˈdei̯rjɔ/, [ɬɛsˈtei̯rjɔ]

Verb

llesteirio (first-person singular present llesteiriaf)

  1. (transitive) to hinder, to obstruct, to impede
    Synonyms: rhwystro, atal, lluddias

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • llesteiriad (hindrance, obstacle)
  • llesteiriant (hindrance; frustration)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
llesteirio lesteirio unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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