-dod
Welsh
Alternative forms
- -tod
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɔd/
Usage notes
/tɔd/ and /dɔd/ are variants of the same suffix. /tɔd/ (phonetically [tʰɔd]) is always spelt -tod whereas /dɔd/ is represented by -tod after an unvoiced fricative (phonetically [tɔd]) and by -dod after other voiced sounds (phonetically [dɔd]).
Suffix
-dod m (plural -dodau)
- -ness, -ment, forming abstract nouns
- un (“one”) + -dod → undod (“unity”)
- cybydd (“miser”) + -dod → cybydd-dod (“miserliness”)
- baban (“baby”) + -dod → babandod (“infancy”)
Derived terms
► <a href='/wiki/Category:Welsh_words_suffixed_with_-dod' title='Category:Welsh words suffixed with -dod'>Welsh words suffixed with -dod</a>
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950-), “-dod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies