ymofyn

ymofyn

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh ymovyn. Analysable as ym- (“self-”) +‎ gofyn (“to ask”).

Pronunciation

Verb

ymofyn (first-person singular present ymofynnaf)

  1. to seek, to get, to fetch
    Synonyms: ceisio, dymuno, cyrchu
  2. to ask
    Synonyms: gofyn, holi

Mutation

Mutated forms of ymofyn
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ymofyn unchanged unchanged hymofyn

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