dwy

See also: dwy-

Welsh
Welsh numbers (edit)
20[a], [b], [c]
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    Cardinal (feminine): dwy
    Cardinal (masculine): dau
    Ordinal: ail, eilfed
    Ordinal abbreviation: 2il
    Adverbial: dwywaith
    Multiplier: dwbl
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Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *dwī (feminine of *duwo), from Proto-Indo-European *dw-ih₂, feminine of *dwóh₁.

Pronunciation

Numeral

dwy f

  1. (cardinal number) feminine of dau

Usage notes
  • dwy is used only before grammatically feminine nouns. It triggers the soft mutation.

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