cefnog

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From cefn +‎ -og.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

cefnog (feminine singular cefnog, plural cefnog, equative mor gefnog, comparative mwy cefnog, superlative mwyaf cefnog)

  1. wealthy, well-off
    Synonyms: cyfoethog, ariannog

Derived terms[edit]

  • cefnogaeth (support, backing)
  • cefnogi (to support, to back, to encourage)
  • cefnogol (encouraging, supportive)

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnog gefnog nghefnog chefnog
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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