isfyd

Welsh

Etymology

From is- (“under, lower”) +‎ byd (“world”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈiːsˌvɨːd/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈiːsˌviːd/

Noun

isfyd m (plural isfydoedd)

1. (mythology) underworld, netherworld

   Synonyms: Annwfn, Annwn

2. (rare) criminal society

   Synonym: byd lladron

Mutation

Mutated forms of isfyd

radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
isfyd	unchanged	unchanged	hisfyd

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), “isfyd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies