diben

See also: dǐběn

Welsh

Etymology

From di- +‎ pen (“head, end”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈdɪbɛn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈdiːbɛn/, /ˈdɪbɛn/

Noun

diben m (plural dibenion)

1. purpose, aim

   Synonyms: amcan, bwriad

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
diben	ddiben	niben	unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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