anap

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

an- (“un-, in-”) +‎ hap (“chance, luck”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈanap/

Noun

anap m or f (plural anhapau or anhapon)

  1. bad luck, mishap, misfortune
    Synonyms: anffawd, damwain, anlwc, anghaffael
    Antonym: hap

Derived terms

Further reading

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