twf

Welsh

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tuːv/
  • Rhymes: -uːv

Noun

twf m (usually uncountable, plural tyfion)

  1. growth (act of growing)
  2. rise, increase
    Synonym: cynnydd
  • tyfu (“to grow”)

Mutation
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
  • 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
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