atalfa

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Welsh

Etymology

From atal (to prevent, to stop, to hinder, to impede) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation

Noun

atalfa f (plural atalfeydd)

  1. obstacle, obstruction, hindrance
    Synonyms: rhwystr, llestair

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
atalfa unchanged unchanged hatalfa
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), “atalfa”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies