distadl

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh distadyl. By surface analysis, di- (“-less”) +‎ ystadl (“position”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

distadl (feminine singular distadl, plural distadl, equative mor ddistadl, comparative mwy distadl, superlative mwyaf distadl)

  1. trivial, insignificant, of no account
    Synonyms: disylw, dibwys, diwerth
  2. abject, contemptible
    Synonyms: dirmygedig, gwrthodedig, isel, gwael, salw

Derived terms

  • distadledd, distadlrwydd (“insignificance”)
  • distadlwr (“disparager”)
  • distadlu (“to disparage”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of distadl
radical soft nasal aspirate
distadl ddistadl nistadl unchanged

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