holiad

Welsh

Etymology

holi (“to ask”) +‎ -ad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɔljad/

Noun

holiad m (plural cwestiynau, not mutable)

1. inquiry, query

   Synonyms: cwestiwn, gofyniad, ymholiad

2. examination

   Synonyms: archwiliad, arholiad

Derived terms

• arholiad (“examination”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of holiad

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
holiad	unchanged	unchanged	unchanged

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “holiad”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “holiad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies