penbleth

Welsh

Etymology

From pen (“head”) +‎ pleth (“plait, braid”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛmblɛθ/

Noun

penbleth f (plural penblethau)

1. quandary, dilemma, predicament

   Synonyms: cyfyng-gyngor, dryswch

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
penbleth	benbleth	mhenbleth	phenbleth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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