Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From atal (to prevent, to stop, to hinder, to impede) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

atalfa f (plural atalfeydd)

  1. obstacle, obstruction, hindrance
    Synonyms: rhwystr, llestair

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
atalfa unchanged unchanged hatalfa
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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