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

• 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