naw deg naw

Welsh

Welsh numbers ^(edit)

[a], [b] ←  98	99	100  → [a], [b], [c]
Cardinal (masculine / vigesimal): pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain     Cardinal (feminine / vigesimal): pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain     Cardinal (decimal): naw deg naw     Cardinal (vigesimal): cant namyn un     Ordinal (masculine): pedwerydd ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain     Ordinal (feminine): pedwaredd ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain     Ordinal: canfed namyn un     Ordinal abbreviation: 99ain

Etymology

From naw (“nine”) +‎ deg (“ten”) +‎ naw (“nine”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌnau̯dɛɡ ˈnaːu̯/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌnau̯dɛɡ ˈnau̯/

Numeral

naw deg naw

1. (cardinal number, decimal) ninety-nine

   Synonyms: pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain, pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain

Usage notes

The decimal naw deg naw can be used with nouns of any gender whereas the synonymous vigesimal pedwar ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain and pedair ar bymtheg a phedwar ugain are used solely with masculine and feminine nouns respectively.

Mutation

Mutated forms of naw deg naw

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
naw deg naw	unchanged	unchanged	unchanged