-tod

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Welsh

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Pronunciation

Usage notes

-tod /tɔd/ and -dod /dɔd/ are variants of the same suffix. /tɔd/ (phonetically ) is always spelt -tod whereas /dɔd/ is represented by -tod after an unvoiced fricative (phonetically ) and by -dod after other voiced sounds (phonetically ).

Suffix

-tod m (plural -todau)

  1. -ness, -ment, forming abstract nouns
    esgeulus (negligent, careless) + ‎-tod → ‎esgeulustod (negligence, carelessness)
    mall (plague, pestilence) + ‎-tod → ‎malltod (blight, blast)
    hwylus (expedient, handy) + ‎-tod → ‎hwylustod (expediency)

Derived terms

Category Welsh terms suffixed with -tod not found

References

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