ystyfnig

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh ystyfnic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈəsdəvnɪɡ/, [ˈəstəvnɪɡ]
  • Rhymes: -əvnɪɡ

Adjective

ystyfnig (feminine singular ystyfnig, plural styfnigion, equative mor ystyfnig, comparative mwy ystyfnig, superlative mwyaf ystyfnig)

  1. stubborn, obstinate
    Synonyms: stwbwrn, gwrthnysig, pengaled, cyndyn, di-ildio, dygn

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “ystyfnig”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “ystyfnig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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