i ffwrdd

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Welsh

Etymology

From i + a variant of ffordd (“way”).

Pronunciation

Adverb

i ffwrdd

  1. (formal or North Wales, colloquial) away, off
    (formal) Gyrrodd i ffwrdd heb ddweud gair
    (North Wales, colloquial) Mi wnaeth o yrru i ffwrdd heb ddeud gair
    He drove away, without saying a word
    Synonym: bant
  2. (formal or North Wales, colloquial) off (not in an operating state)
    Ydy'r cyfrifiadur i ffwrdd?
    Is the computer off?
    Synonym: bant
    Antonym: ymlaen

Derived terms

References

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