ymgeisydd

Welsh

Etymology

From ymgeisio (to attempt; to apply) + -ydd (-er).

Pronunciation

Noun

ymgeisydd m (plural ymgeiswyr)

  1. applicant, candidate
  2. candidate, examinee
  3. competitor
    Synonym: cystadleuwr

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ymgeisydd unchanged unchanged hymgeisydd
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), “ymgeisydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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