cywir
Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Proto-Brythonic *köwir, from Proto-Celtic *kouwīros (compare Old Irish cóir), from *kom- + *wīros. Equivalent to cy- + gwir.
Pronunciation
[edit]Adjective
[edit]cywir (feminine singular cywir, plural cywirion, equative cywired, comparative cywirach, superlative cywiraf)
- correct, true, real, genuine
- sincere, honest, upright, fair
- exact, precise, accurate
- faithful, loyal, trustworthy
Synonyms
[edit]Antonyms
[edit]Noun
[edit]cywir m or f by sense (plural cywiriaid)
- one who is loyal to a person (especially to a sovereign) or cause, staunch supporter, loyalist
- trustworthy person
- honest and upright person
Mutation
[edit]| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| cywir | gywir | nghywir | chywir |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
[edit]- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cywir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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