cyd-

See also: cyd and -cyd

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

See cyd. Cognate with Cornish kes-.

Pronunciation

Usage notes

Cyd- is an exception to the general rule that y is pronounced /ə/ when in a non-final syllable.

Prefix

cyd-

  1. together, fellow, joint, co-, con-
    Synonyms: cy-, cyf-, cyn-, cyt-
    cyd- + ‎perchennog (owner) → ‎cyd-berchennog (co-owner)
    cyd- + ‎dibynnol (dependent) → ‎cyd-ddibynnol (co-dependent, interdependent)
    cyd- + ‎glynu (to stick, to adhere) → ‎cydlynu (to cohere, to coordinate)

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyd-
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyd- gyd- nghyd- chyd-

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

References

R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyd-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies