cynnar

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Welsh

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Etymology

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cynt (before, earlier) +‎ -ar[1]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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cynnar (feminine singular cynnar, plural cynnar, equative cynhared or cynted, comparative cynharach or cynt, superlative cynharaf or cyntaf)

  1. early
    Oedd hi'n codi yn gynnar ddoe?
    Did she get up early yesterday?
  2. prompt, quick
  3. timely, seasonable

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynnar gynnar nghynnar chynnar
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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

Further reading

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