Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From gyrru +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

gyrfa f (plural gyrfaoedd or gyrfâu)

  1. course, career, journey
  2. career, occupation, profession
    Synonym: swydd
  3. racecourse

Mutation edit

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