gwerth
Cornish
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *gwerθ.
Noun
gwerth f (plural gwerthow)
Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh gwerth, from Proto-Brythonic *gwerθ.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡwɛrθ/
Noun
gwerth m (plural gwerthoedd)
Derived terms
- ar werth (“for sale”)
- gwerthfawr (“valuable”)
- gwerth chweil (“worthwhile”)
- gwerthu (“to sell”)
- pridwerth (“ransom”)
Adjective
gwerth (feminine singular gwerth, plural gwerth, not comparable)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| gwerth | werth | ngwerth | unchanged |
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), “gwerth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies