castiog

Welsh

Etymology

cast (“trick”) +‎ -iog.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkasdjɔɡ/, [ˈkʰastjɔɡ]

Adjective

castiog (feminine singular castiog, plural castiog, not comparable)

  1. tricksy, cunning, wily, artful
    Synonyms: ystrywgar, cyfrwys, direidus, stranciog

Mutation

Mutated forms of castiog
radical soft nasal aspirate
castiog gastiog nghastiog chastiog

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “castiog”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “castiog”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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