diben

See also: di-ben and dǐběn

Welsh

Etymology

From di- +‎ pen (“head, end”).

Pronunciation

Noun

diben m (plural dibenion)

  1. purpose, aim
    Synonyms: amcan, bwriad

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of diben
radical soft nasal aspirate
diben ddiben niben 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), “diben”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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