proffid

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English profit.

Pronunciation

Noun

proffid m or f (plural proffidiau)

  1. profit, gain, benefit
    Synonyms: elw, budd, lles, mantais

Usage notes

As with other nouns such as dewis (“choice”), diolch (“thanks”), elw (“profit”), lles (“benefit”) and rhagor (“more (of a quantity)”), there is a derived comparative adjective: proffitiach. However, no equative or superlative forms exist.

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of proffid
radical soft nasal aspirate
proffid broffid mhroffid phroffid

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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