Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Welsh ty, from Proto-Brythonic *tɨɣ, from Proto-Celtic *tegos, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)teg-.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

 m (plural tai)

  1. house

Usage notes edit

In addition to meaning 'small house', tŷ bach also means 'toilet, restroom'. An alternative translation of 'small house' is bychan.

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
nhŷ thŷ
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), “”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies