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gorffen

to end

VerbB1/ˈɡɔrfɛn/

“gorffen” means “to end” in Welsh (verb). Pronounced /ˈɡɔrfɛn/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → orffen, Treiglad Trwynol → ngorffen.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of “gorffen” changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formgorffen
Treiglad Meddalorffen
Treiglad Trwynolngorffen

When does “gorffen” mutate?

nes— until (conjunction, triggers treiglad meddal)

gorffen→nes orffen(until finishing)

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