nesaf

Welsh

Alternative forms

• nesa

Etymology

From nes (“nearer”) +‎ -af (superlative suffix).

Pronunciation

• (standard) IPA^(key): /ˈnɛsav/
  • (colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈnɛsa/

Adjective

nesaf (feminine singular nesaf, plural nesaf, not comparable, not mutable)

1. next
2. superlative degree of agos: nearest

Further reading

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