cildroi

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“back”) +‎ troi (“to turn”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɪlˈdrɔi̯/

Verb

cildroi (first-person singular present cildroaf or cildrof)

  1. to turn over in the mouth, masticate
  2. to turn back, reverse

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cildroi gildroi nghildroi childroi
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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