lefel

Welsh

Etymology

From English level, from Middle English level, from Old French livel, from Latin libella (“a balance, a level”), diminutive of libra (“a balance, a level”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛvɛl/

Noun

lefel m or f (plural lefelau or leflau, not mutable)

1. carpenter's level
2. level, plane
3. level (in hierarchy etc.)

   Mae’r defnyddiwr ’ma yn medru’r Gymraeg ar lefel ganolradd.

   This user speaks Welsh at an intermediate level.

Further reading

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