Welsh

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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 m (plural tai)

  1. house

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Mutated forms of
radical soft nasal aspirate
nhŷ thŷ

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

References

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  • 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