nenfwd
Welsh
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom either nen (“roof”) + mwd (“vault”) or from nen (“roof”) + bwd (“cottage”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editnenfwd m or f (plural nenfydau or nenfwdau, not mutable)
- a ceiling
- Mae rhaid i fi peintio y nenfwd yfory.
- I need to paint the ceiling tomorrow.
Further reading
edit- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “nenfwd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies