toreithiog

Welsh

Etymology

From toreth, toraith (“abundance”) +‎ -iog. Cognate with Irish torthach, torthúil.

Adjective

toreithiog (feminine singular toreithiog, plural toreithiog, equative mor doreithiog, comparative mwy toreithiog, superlative mwyaf toreithiog)

  1. fertile, prolific
    Synonyms: ffrwythlon, cnydfawr, cynhyrchiol
  2. abundant, plentiful
    Synonyms: cyforiog, helaeth, dibrin
  3. long-lasting, durable
    Synonyms: hirbara, hirbarhaus, durol

Mutation

Mutated forms of toreithiog
radical soft nasal aspirate
toreithiog doreithiog nhoreithiog thoreithiog

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