nofio

Welsh

Etymology

Compare Middle Welsh nawf. Cognate with Cornish neuvya, Breton neuial (compare Middle Breton neuff). Ultimately from Proto-Celtic *snām-

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɔvjɔ/

Verb

nofio (first-person singular present nofiaf)

  1. to swim

Noun

nofio m (plural {{{2}}})

  1. swimming
  2. (swimming) stroke

Derived terms

  • pwll nofio (“swimming pool”)
  • nofio cefn (“back-stroke”)
  • nofio broga (“breast-stroke”)
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