esmwyth

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɛsmʊɨ̯θ/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɛsmʊi̯θ/

Adjective

esmwyth (feminine singular esmwyth, plural esmwyth, equative esmwythed, comparative esmwythach, superlative esmwythaf)

1. smooth, easy-going, quiet, carefree, easy
2. soft, comfortable, cosy

Derived terms

• esmwytháu (“to ease; to soften”)
• esmwythder (“ease, relief”)
• esmwythyd (“ease, relief”)
• esmwythydd (“soothing, palliative”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of esmwyth

radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
esmwyth	unchanged	unchanged	hesmwyth

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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