ysgrif

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Welsh

Etymology

Back-formation from ysgrifen, itself derived from Latin scrībendum.

Pronunciation

Noun

ysgrif f (plural ysgrifau)

  1. literary essay; essay; a writing.

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ysgrif unchanged unchanged hysgrif
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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