gelyn
Welsh
editPronunciation
edit- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡɛlɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡeːlɪn/, /ˈɡɛlɪn/
Etymology 1
editgâl (“enemy”) + -yn,[1] from the same root as gallu.[2]
Noun
editgelyn m (plural gelynion)
Derived terms
edit- gelyniaeth (“enmity”)
- gelynol (“hostile, inimical”)
Mutation
edit| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| gelyn | elyn | ngelyn | unchanged |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Etymology 2
editNoun
editgelyn
- Soft mutation of celyn.
Mutation
edit| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| celyn | gelyn | nghelyn | chelyn |
| 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), “gelyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
- ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gâl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies