begian

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English beg + -ian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛɡjan/

Verb

begian (first-person singular present begiaf)

1. alternative form of begio (“to beg”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of begian

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