Welsh edit

Etymology edit

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Not given an etymology by GPC. Looks a bit like Proto-Brythonic *gwo- (sub-, under-) + a derivative of prynu (to buy).”

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɡwɔbr/, [ˈɡwɔbr̩]

Noun edit

gwobr f (plural gwobrau or gwobrwyon)

  1. prize, reward

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwobr wobr ngwobr unchanged
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), “gwobr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies