Welsh edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Cognate with Cornish paragh.

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “GPC doesn't give further etymology. This looks like a derivative of Proto-Indo-European *per- (to cross, pass, carry forth), probably via a Latin borrowing, as the word can't derive from Proto-Celtic into the above PIE root via sound laws.”

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

parhau (first-person singular present parhaf)

  1. (intransitive) to continue, to endure, to last
  2. (transitive) to prolong, to perpetuate

Conjugation edit

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
parhau barhau mharhau pharhau
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), “parhau”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies