gwrthryfel
Welsh
Etymology
From gwrth- (“against, counter-”) + rhyfel (“war”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɡʊrθˈrəvɛl/, /ɡʊrθˈrəvɛl/
Noun
gwrthryfel m (plural gwrthryfeloedd)
- insurrection, rebellion, revolt, mutiny
- Synonym: terfysg
Derived terms
- gwrthryfela (“to rebel”)
- gwrthryfelgar (“rebellious”)
- gwrthryfelwr (“rebel”)
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| gwrthryfel | wrthryfel | ngwrthryfel | unchanged |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gwrthryfel”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies