hynod

Welsh

Etymology

hy- (“affirmative prefix”) +‎ nod (“mark”)[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhənɔd/

Adjective

hynod (feminine singular hynod, plural hynod, equative hynoted, comparative hynotach, superlative hynotaf, not mutable)

  1. remarkable, notable
    Synonym: nodedig

Usage notes

Can be used in collocation with o as an intensifier, e.g. "hynod o bert" = "remarkably pretty".

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