dyfal

== Welsh == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdəval/ === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Middle Welsh dyval. Formed from dy- with the same second element as gofal (“care”). ==== Adjective ==== dyfal (feminine singular dyfal, plural dyfal, equative mor ddyfal, comparative mwy dyfal, superlative mwyaf dyfal) persistent Synonym: taer diligent, assiduous Synonyms: diwyd, gweithgar, dygn, ystig constant, unceasing Synonyms: cyson, di-baid painstaking, careful Synonyms: gofalus, manwl earnest, keen Synonyms: difrif, dwys tiresome, vexatious Synonyms: blin, poenus slow Synonyms: araf, hwyrfrydig ===== Derived terms ===== dyfal donc a dyrr y garreg (“perseverance pays”) dyfalbarhad (“perseverance”) === Etymology 2 === Back-formation from dyfalu (“to guess”). ==== Noun ==== dyfal m (plural dyfalion) enigma Synonyms: dychmyg, dameg conjecture Synonyms: dyfaliad, amcan === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “dyfal”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “dyfal”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies