atborth

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From at- +‎ porth (“aid; food”).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈatbɔrθ/

Noun

atborth m (plural atborthion)

  1. feedback

Usage notes

The form atborth is considered to be the "correct" form of this word as it follows rule that the prefix at- rather than ad- precedes the letter p before mutating it to b. However, the alternative form adborth is more commonly used and understood.

Derived terms
  • atborthi (“give feedback”, verb)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
atborth unchanged unchanged hatborth
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), “atborth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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