gofal

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh goval. Formed from go- with the same second element as dyfal (“diligent”), possibly from malu (“to grind”) in a figurative sense.

Pronunciation

Noun

gofal m (plural gofalon)

  1. care
    Cymer di'r ofal!
    You take care!
  2. charge
    Pwy sydd mewn gofal?
    Who's in charge?
  3. anxiety
  4. precaution

Derived terms

Mutation

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