clyfar

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English clever.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkləvar/

Adjective

clyfar (feminine singular clyfar, plural clyfar, equative mor glyfar, comparative mwy clyfar, superlative mwyaf clyfar)

1. clever, smart

Derived terms

• ffôn clyfar (“smartphone”)
• teledu clyfar (“smart TV”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
clyfar	glyfar	nghlyfar	chlyfar
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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