can-

Welsh

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kan/

Prefix

can-

  1. with, after
    ‎can- + ‎llaw (“hand”) → ‎canllaw (“rail, guide”)
    ‎can- + ‎glynu (“to adhere, to stick”) → ‎canlyn (“to follow, to pursure”)
    ‎can- + ‎dal (“to hold, to catch”) → ‎cynnal (“to hold, to maintain”)

Derived terms
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Mutation
Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
can- gan- nghan- chan-
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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

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