twf

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *tuβ̃, from Proto-Indo-European *tum-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tuːv/
• Rhymes: -uːv

Noun

twf m (usually uncountable, plural tyfion)

1. growth (act of growing)
2. rise, increase

   Synonym: cynnydd

Related terms

• tyfu (“to grow”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twf	dwf	nhwf	thwf
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), “twf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies