naw deg naw

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Welsh

Welsh numbers (edit)
[a], [b] ←  98 99 100  → [a], [b], [c]
    Cardinal (masculine / vigesimal): pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain
    Cardinal (feminine / vigesimal): pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain
    Cardinal (decimal): naw deg naw
    Cardinal (vigesimal): cant namyn un
    Ordinal (masculine): pedwerydd ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain
    Ordinal (feminine): pedwaredd ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain
    Ordinal: canfed namyn un
    Ordinal abbreviation: 99ain

Etymology

From naw (“nine”) +‎ deg (“ten”) +‎ naw (“nine”).

Pronunciation

Numeral

naw deg naw

  1. (cardinal number, decimal) ninety-nine
    Synonyms: pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain, pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain

Usage notes

The decimal naw deg naw can be used with nouns of any gender whereas the synonymous vigesimal pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain and pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain are used solely with masculine and feminine nouns respectively.

Mutation

Mutated forms of naw deg naw
radical soft nasal aspirate
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