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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh twryf, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē). Doublet of torf.
Pronunciation
Noun
twrf m (plural tyrfau or twrfau)
- disturbance, tumult, uproar
- (South Wales) thunderclap
- Synonyms: taran, trwst
- (obsolete) mob, crowd, throng, multitude
Usage notes
When referring to thunder, Welsh may employ the singular twrf or plural tyrfau to correspond to English collective noun thunder depending on the context, e.g.
Glywest ti’r twrf ’na?- Did you hear that thunder? (i.e. that (single) clap of thunder)
Glywest ti’r tyrfau ’na?- Did you hear that thunder? (i.e. those (several) claps of thunder)
Derived terms
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “twrf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies