holiad

Welsh

Etymology

holi (“to ask”) +‎ -ad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔljad/

Noun

holiad m (plural cwestiynau, not mutable)

  1. inquiry, query
    Synonyms: cwestiwn, gofyniad, ymholiad
  2. examination
    Synonyms: archwiliad, arholiad

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of holiad
radical soft nasal aspirate
holiad unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “holiad”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “holiad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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