cyfarchiad

Welsh

Etymology

cyfarch (“to greet”) +‎ -iad (“nominal suffix indicating result”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kəˈvarχjad/

Noun

cyfarchiad m or f (plural cyfarchiadau)

  1. greeting, salutation
  2. the annunciation (of the angel to Mary)
  3. request, entreaty
  4. address, petition

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfarchiad gyfarchiad nghyfarchiad chyfarchiad
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), “cyfarchiad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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