Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cariad (love; beloved one) +‎ -us.

Adjective edit

cariadus (feminine singular cariadus, plural cariadus, equative mor gariadus, comparative mwy cariadus, superlative mwyaf cariadus)

  1. loving, affectionate, kind
  2. loved, beloved

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cariadus gariadus nghariadus chariadus
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), “cariadus”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies