criw

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English crew.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /krɪu̯/
  • Rhymes: -ɪu̯

Noun

criw m (plural criwiau)

  1. crew
  2. company, group
    Synonyms: cwmni, grŵp
  3. gang, mob
    Synonyms: ciwed, cethern

Mutation

Mutated forms of criw
radical soft nasal aspirate
criw griw nghriw chriw

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