rhegfa

Welsh

Etymology

From rheg (“curse, swearword”) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈr̥ɛɡva/

Noun

rhegfa f (plural rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword, profane language

Usage notes

This word is uncommon, however the plural rhegfeydd is commonly used as a plural form of rheg.

Mutation

Mutated forms of rhegfa
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhegfa regfa unchanged unchanged

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

Further reading

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