-iadur

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Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Cf. Latin -ātor.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-iadur m (plural -iaduron)

  1. book
    gair (word) + ‎-iadur → ‎geiriadur (dictionary)
    dydd (day) + ‎-iadur → ‎dyddiadur (diary)
    blwydd (year) + ‎-iadur → ‎blwyddiadur (yearbook, annual)
  2. instrument
    cyfrifo (to count, to compute) + ‎-iadur → ‎cyfrifiadur (computer)
    rheoli (to rule, to regulate) + ‎-iadur → ‎rheoliadur (pace maker)
    cengl (skein, slip of yarn) + ‎-iadur → ‎cengliadur (reel, yarnwindle)
  3. agent suffix; usually added to a verbal root

Derived terms

References

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