awch

Welsh

Alternative forms

• afwch (early)

Etymology

From the root of awydd (“eagerness”) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /au̯χ/
• Rhymes: -au̯χ

Noun

awch m (plural awchau)

1. eagerness, zest
2. sharpness, edge

Synonyms

• (eagerness): awydd

Derived terms

• awchlym
• awchu
• awchus
• rhawch

Mutation

Mutated forms of awch

radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
awch	unchanged	unchanged	hawch

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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