dwy-
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See also: dwy
Welsh[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-Celtic *dwī (feminine of *duwo), from Proto-Indo-European *dw-ih₂, feminine of *dwóh₁. Corresponds to dwy f (“two”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /dʊɨ̯/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /dʊi̯/
Prefix[edit]
dwy-
Usage notes[edit]
- Used to form compounds with feminine nouns, the corresponding masculine suffix being deu-
Derived terms[edit]
Mutation[edit]
Welsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
dwy- | ddwy- | nwy- | unchanged |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “dwy-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies