cynorthwyydd

See also: cynorthwy-ydd

Welsh

Etymology

From cynorthwyo (“to help, to aid, to assist”) +‎ -ydd.

Pronunciation

Noun

cynorthwyydd m (plural cynorthwywyr)

  1. an assistant, a helper, an aid
    Synonym: helpwr

Derived terms

  • adgynorthwyydd (“adjuvant”)
  • cynorthwyydd dosbarth (“classroom assistant”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynorthwyydd
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynorthwyydd gynorthwyydd nghynorthwyydd chynorthwyydd

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