cyfathrach

Welsh

Etymology

cyf- (“co-”) +‎ athr- (“inter-”) +‎ ach (“lineage”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈvaθraχ/

Noun

cyfathrach m or f (plural cyfathrachau or cyfathrachon)

1. relation, affinity, connection, familiary, intercourse
2. kinship
3. kindred
4. alliance (by marriage), confederacy
5. betrothal

Derived terms

• cyfathrach rywiol (“sexual intercourse”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cyfathrach	gyfathrach	nghyfathrach	chyfathrach
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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