diwerth

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From di- (“without”) +‎ gwerth (“worth, value”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɪu̯.ɛrθ/

Adjective

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

  1. worthless
  2. useless, purposeless, futile
    Synonyms: anobeithiol, di-fudd, anfuddiol, aflesol, dibwrpas, ofer
  3. unimportant, trivial
    Synonyms: diffaith, dibwys, gwael

Mutation

Mutated forms of diwerth
radical soft nasal aspirate
diwerth ddiwerth niwerth unchanged

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