aildyfu
Welsh
Alternative forms
- aildyddu (from tyddu)
Etymology
From ail- + tyfu (“to grow”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ai̯lˈdəvɨ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ai̯lˈdəvi/
- Rhymes: -əvɨ
Verb
aildyfu (first-person singular present aildyfaf)
- to regrow, to regenerate
- Synonyms: atyfu, ailffurfio
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| aildyfu | unchanged | unchanged | haildyfu |
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), “aildyfu”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “aildyfu”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies