dryswch

Welsh

Etymology

From d(y)rys (“tangled, thorny”) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdrəsʊχ/

Noun

dryswch m (uncountable)

1. confusion, perplexity

   Synonym: anhrefn

2. dilemma, quandary

   Synonyms: penbleth, cyfyng-gyngor

3. difficulty, complexity

   Synonyms: cymhlethdod, astrusi, anhawster, drysi

Mutation

Mutated forms of dryswch

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
dryswch	ddryswch	nryswch	unchanged

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

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “dryswch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies