cyfathrach
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Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]cyf- (“co-”) + athr- (“inter-”) + ach (“lineage”)
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]cyfathrach f or m (plural cyfathrachau or cyfathrachon)
- relation, affinity, connection, familiary, intercourse
- kinship
- kindred
- alliance (by marriage), confederacy
- betrothal
Derived terms
[edit]- cyfathrach gnawdol, cyfathrach rywiol (“sexual intercourse”)
Mutation
[edit]| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyfathrach | gyfathrach | nghyfathrach | chyfathrach |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
[edit]- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyfathrach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies