Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cil (corner) +‎ bach (nook).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cilfach f (plural cilfachau)

  1. nook, recess, corner
    Synonym: cil
  2. (geography) creek, inlet of the sea, bay
    Synonyms: mornant, morgainc
  3. (architecture) bay
    Synonyms: rhaniad, wisgen

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilfach gilfach nghilfach chilfach
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

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