darpar

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdarpar/

Noun

darpar m (plural darparoedd)

  1. (obsolete) provision
    Synonym: paratoad
  2. (obsolete) intention, intent
    Synonyms: bwriad, arfaeth

Adjective

darpar (feminine singular darpar, plural darpar, not comparable)

  1. intended, prospective, elect (postpositive adjective)

Usage notes

  • Unlike most Welsh adjectives, this word goes before the noun.
  • Like most Welsh adjectives that go before the noun, this word triggers a soft mutation in the word that follows it.

Derived terms

  • darpar ŵr (“fiancé”)
  • darpar wraig (“fiancée”)
  • darpariaeth (“provision”)
  • darparu (“to provide”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of darpar
radical soft nasal aspirate
darpar ddarpar narpar unchanged

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