cyfiawn

Welsh

Etymology

From cyf- + iawn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkəvjau̯n/

Adjective

cyfiawn (feminine singular cyfiawn, plural cyfiawn, equative mor gyfiawn, comparative mwy cyfiawn, superlative mwyaf cyfiawn)

  1. just, righteous

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfiawn gyfiawn nghyfiawn chyfiawn
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), “cyfiawn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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