cyfalaf

Welsh

Etymology

From cyf- + alaf.

Pronunciation

Noun

cyfalaf m (plural cyfalafau)

  1. capital, principal

Derived terms

  • cyfalafiaeth (capitalism)
  • cyfalafol (capitalistic)
  • cyfalafu (capitalise, verb)
  • cyfalafwr (capitalist)
  • dwysgyfalafol (capital-intensive)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfalaf gyfalaf nghyfalaf chyfalaf
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), “cyfalaf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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