perthynas

Welsh

Etymology

From perthyn (“to belong, to be related”) +‎ -as.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɛrˈθənas/
• Rhymes: -ənas̯

Noun

perthynas f (plural perthnasau or perthnasoedd)

1. relation, relative
2. relationship (romantic or sexual involvement)
3. connection, relationship

Usage notes

• This noun is feminine when referring to a "relationship, relation", i.e. connection or association. In reference to a "relative, relation", i.e. a member of the same family, the word is masculine or feminine depending on the sex of the person referred to.
• The plural is not generally used for the meaning "relationships", the singular being preferred.

Derived terms

• perthnasedd (“relevance; relativity”)
• perthnasol (“relevant, pertinent”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of perthynas

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
perthynas	berthynas	mherthynas	pherthynas

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

References

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