nes penelin nag arddwrn

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “the elbow is nearer than the wrist”.

Proverb

nes penelin nag arddwrn

1. blood is thicker than water

   Synonym: mae gwaed yn dewach na dŵr (literally “blood is thicker than water”)

References

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “penelin”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “nes penelin nag arddwrn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies