dwyn i ben

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • dwyn i'r pen

Etymology

Literally, “to bring to a head”.

Verb

dwyn i ben (first-person singular present dygaf i ben)

  1. to bring about, to bring to pass
    Synonyms: cyflawni, gweithredu
  2. to complete, to perfect
    Synonym: cwblhau
  3. to bring to an end, to finish
    Synonyms: dirwyn i ben, terfynu

Mutation

Mutated forms of dwyn i ben
radical soft nasal aspirate
dwyn i ben ddwyn i ben nwyn i ben 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), “dwyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “dwyn i ben”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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