cyfr-

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Welsh

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Pronunciation

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Prefix

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cyfr-

  1. affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
    cyfr- + ‎trist (sad) → ‎cyfrdrist (extremely sad, grievous)
    cyfr- + ‎coll (loss) → ‎cyfrgoll (total loss, damnation)
    cyfr- + ‎gwŷs → ‎cyfrwys (cunning, crafty)

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfr- gyfr- nghyfr- chyfr-
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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