diben

See also: dǐběn

Welsh

Etymology

From di- +‎ pen (“head, end”).

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈdɪbɛn/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈdiːbɛn/, /ˈdɪbɛn/

Noun

diben m (plural dibenion)

purpose, aim
Synonyms: amcan, bwriad

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
diben	ddiben	niben	unchanged
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), “diben”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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