afleiddu

Afleiddu is a Welsh verb in its infinitive form, commonly glossed as "to distract" or "to divert attention." It denotes the act of drawing focus away from a person, task, or topic, and is used across formal and informal Welsh prose and speech.

Usage of afleiddu encompasses intentional distraction in conversations, presentations, or media, as well as the broader concept of diverting attention in various contexts. The verb follows standard Welsh conjugation patterns, allowing it to express tense, aspect, and mood like other verbs in the language. In discourse, afleiddu is often discussed in relation to communication strategies, focus management, and interruptions, making it a practical term in education, media, and everyday conversation.

Etymology and form: afleiddu is formed from the verb stem afleid- with the typical infinitive suffix -du. Lexicographers describe it as a regular member of the Welsh verb system, with regular inflection for person, number, tense, and aspect consistent with related verbs in the language.

See also: Distract, attention, diversion, cognitive load.