cyd-

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See also: cyd and -cyd

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

See cyd. Cognate with Cornish kes-.

Pronunciation

Usage notes

Cyd- is an exception to the general rule that y is pronounced /ə/ when in a non-final syllable.

Prefix

cyd-

  1. together, fellow, joint, co-, con-
    Synonyms: cy-, cyf-, cyn-, cyt-
    cyd- + ‎perchennog (owner) → ‎cyd-berchennog (co-owner)
    cyd- + ‎dibynnol (dependent) → ‎cyd-ddibynnol (co-dependent, interdependent)
    cyd- + ‎glynu (to stick, to adhere) → ‎cydlynu (to cohere, to coordinate)

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyd- gyd- nghyd- chyd-
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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