gwrthryfel

Welsh

Etymology

From gwrth- (“against, counter-”) +‎ rhyfel (“war”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɡʊrθˈrəvɛl/, /ɡʊrθˈrəvɛl/

Noun

gwrthryfel m (plural gwrthryfeloedd)

1. insurrection, rebellion, revolt, mutiny

   Synonym: terfysg

Derived terms

• gwrthryfela (“to rebel”)
• gwrthryfelgar (“rebellious”)
• gwrthryfelwr (“rebel”)

Mutation

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