dilywodraeth
Welsh
Etymology
From di- (“-less”) + llywodraeth (“governance”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /dɪləu̯ˈɔdraɨ̯θ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /dɪləu̯ˈɔdrai̯θ/
Adjective
dilywodraeth (feminine singular dilywodraeth, plural dilywodraeth, equative mor ddilywodraeth, comparative mwy dilywodraeth, superlative mwyaf dilywodraeth)
- without governance, ungoverned, uncontrolled
- Synonyms: dilyffethair, rhydd
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| dilywodraeth | ddilywodraeth | nilywodraeth | unchanged |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “dilywodraeth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies