ymgeisydd

Welsh

Etymology

From ymgeisio (“to attempt; to apply”) +‎ -ydd (“-er”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ymgeisydd m (plural ymgeiswyr)

  1. applicant, candidate
  2. candidate, examinee
  3. competitor
    Synonym: cystadleuwr
  4. confirmand (candidate for confirmation)
  5. ordinand (candidate for ordination)

Mutation

Mutated forms of ymgeisydd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ymgeisydd unchanged unchanged hymgeisydd

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), “ymgeisydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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