ysgrif

Welsh

Etymology

Back-formation from ysgrifen, itself derived from Latin scrībendum.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈəsɡrɪv/, [ˈəskrɪv]

Noun

ysgrif f (plural ysgrifau)

  1. literary essay; essay; a writing.

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