cynefino defaid

Welsh

Etymology

cynefino (“to familiarize”) +‎ defaid (“sheep”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kənɛvˌɪnɔ ˈdɛvɛd/

Noun

cynefino defaid m (plural cynefino defaid)

  1. to get sheep accustomed to new surroundings

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynefino defaid gynefino defaid nghynefino defaid chynefino defaid
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), “cynefino defaid”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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