See also: dǐběn

Welsh

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Etymology

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From di- +‎ pen (head, end).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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diben m (plural dibenion)

  1. purpose, aim
    Synonyms: amcan, bwriad

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
diben ddiben niben unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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