arfod

Welsh

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈarvɔd/

Etymology 1

From arf (“weapon”) +‎ -od.

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau or arfodion)

1. stroke of a weapon or tool; blow

Etymology 2

From ar- +‎ bod (“to be”).

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau)

1. time, respite
2. opportunity, chance

Mutation

Mutated forms of arfod

radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
arfod	unchanged	unchanged	harfod

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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