digwydd

Welsh

Etymology

di- (intensifying prefix) + cwyddo (to fall).

Pronunciation

Verb

digwydd (first-person singular present digwyddaf)

  1. (intransitive) to happen; to occur
  2. (transitive) to befall
  3. (intransitive) to fall (i to), to pass into one's possession

Conjugation

Synonyms

  • (happen): cymryd lle

Derived terms

  • digwyddiad (incident, occurrence, event)
  • digwyddol (incidental, contingent)

Noun

digwydd m (plural digwyddiau or digwyddau)

  1. incident, occurrence
    Synonym: digwyddiad

Derived terms

  • ar ddigwydd (by chance)
  • digwyddlawn (eventful)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
digwydd ddigwydd nigwydd unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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