deubig

Welsh

Etymology

deu- (“two”) +‎ pig (“point”).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈdeɨ̯bɪɡ/ ~ /ˈdəɨ̯bɪɡ/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈdei̯bɪɡ/ ~ /ˈdəi̯bɪɡ/

Adjective

deubig (feminine singular deubig, plural deubig, equative mor ddeubig, comparative mwy deubig, superlative mwyaf deubig)

  1. two-pointed, having two points
    Synonyms: deugorn, deuddwrn

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of deubig
radical soft nasal aspirate
deubig ddeubig neubig unchanged

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

Further reading

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