cyfalaf

Welsh

Etymology

From cyf- +‎ alaf.

Pronunciation

Noun

cyfalaf m (plural cyfalafau)

  1. capital, principal

Derived terms

  • cyfalafiaeth (“capitalism”)
  • cyfalafol (“capitalistic”)
  • cyfalafu (“capitalise”, verb)
  • cyfalafwr (“capitalist”)
  • dwysgyfalafol (“capital-intensive”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfalaf
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfalaf gyfalaf nghyfalaf chyfalaf

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), “cyfalaf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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