adfyd

Welsh

Etymology

From ad- +‎ byd (“world”).

Pronunciation

Noun

adfyd m (plural adfydau)

  1. adversity, affliction
    Synonyms: caledi, cyfyngder, helbul, trallod

Derived terms

  • adfyd a ddaw â dysg yn ei law (“affliction brings learning”)
  • adfydus (“wretched, miserable”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of adfyd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
adfyd unchanged unchanged hadfyd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “adfyd”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “adfyd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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