ysgogiad

Welsh

Etymology

From ysgogi (“to stir”) +‎ -iad.

Noun

ysgogiad m (plural ysgogiadau)

1. movement, motion

   Synonyms: symudiad, ysgog, mudiant, ymsymudiad

   1. action

      Synonym: gweithred

2. agitation, excitement

   Synonyms: cynhyrfiad, cyffroad, anogaeth, hwb

   1. stimulus, motivation

      Synonyms: ysbrydoliaeth, cymhelliad, stimwlws, symbyliad, ysbardun

3. impulse, urge

   Synonyms: awydd, ysfa

4. digression, wandering

   Synonym: gwyriad

Further reading

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