di-ddal

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • diddal

Etymology

di- (“-less”) +‎ dal (“to capture”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diːˈðaːl/

Adjective

di-ddal (feminine singular di-ddal, plural di-ddal, equative mor ddi-ddal, comparative mwy di-ddal, superlative mwyaf di-ddal)

  1. fickle, capricious, unreliable
    Synonyms: anwadal, gwamal, ansafadwy
  2. unhindered, unrestricted, free
    Synonyms: dilestair, di-rwystr, rhydd
    1. unceasing, ceaseless, incessant
      Synonyms: diatal, parhaus

Further reading

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