hy-
Welsh
Alternative forms
- hu-
Etymology
From Middle Welsh hy-, from Old Welsh hi-, from Proto-Brythonic *hu-, from Proto-Celtic *su-, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁su- (“good”). Cognate with Cornish he- and Ancient Greek εὐ- (eu-, “good”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /hə/
Prefix
hy-
- affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
- hy- + plyg (“folded”) → hyblyg (“flexible”)
- hy- + byw (“alive”) → hyfyw (“viable”)
- hy- + glân (“clean”) → hylan (“hygienic”)
Derived terms
Welsh terms prefixed with hy-
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hy-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies