twrw

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh twryf, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈtʊrʊ/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈtuːru/, /ˈtʊru/

Noun

twrw m (plural tyrfau)

1. Alternative form of twrf (“din, racket”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of twrw

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twrw	dwrw	nhwrw	thwrw

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

References

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