dihareb

Welsh

Etymology

From the same root as hebu (“to say”).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /diˈharɛb/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /diˈhaːrɛb/, /diˈharɛb/
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Noun

dihareb f (plural diarhebion)

  1. proverb, byword
  2. adage
  3. aphorism

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dihareb ddihareb nihareb 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), “dihareb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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