Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cyfyng (narrow) +‎ cyngor (advice).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cyfyng-gyngor m (plural cyfyng-gynghorion)

  1. dilemma, quandary
    Synonyms: penbleth, dryswch

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfyng-gyngor gyfyng-gyngor nghyfyng-gyngor chyfyng-gyngor
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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