hy-
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Welsh[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Welsh hy-, from Old Welsh hi-, from Proto-Brythonic *hu-, from Proto-Celtic *su-, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁su- (“good”). Cognate with Cornish he- and Ancient Greek εὐ- (eu-, “good”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Prefix[edit]
hy-
- affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
- added to verbal roots, indicates 'easy to X', 'X-able'
Derived terms[edit]
References[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hy-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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