cyfr-

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Welsh

Pronunciation

Prefix

cyfr-

  1. affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
    cyfr- + ‎trist (sad) → ‎cyfrdrist (extremely sad, grievous)
    cyfr- + ‎coll (loss) → ‎cyfrgoll (total loss, damnation)
    cyfr- + ‎gwŷs → ‎cyfrwys (cunning, crafty)

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfr-
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfr- gyfr- nghyfr- chyfr-

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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