ansawdd

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • ansodd

Etymology

From Middle Welsh ansawð. By surface analysis, an- (“into”) +‎ sawdd (“submerge”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈansau̯ð/

Noun

ansawdd m or f (plural ansoddau or ansoddion)

  1. quality, condition, state
  2. texture, consistency
    Synonym: gweadedd
  3. quality, level of excellence

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of ansawdd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ansawdd unchanged unchanged hansawdd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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