cilfach
Welsh
Etymology
From cil (“corner”) + bach (“nook”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkɪlvaχ/
Noun
cilfach f (plural cilfachau)
- nook, recess, corner
- Synonym: cil
- (geography) creek, inlet of the sea, bay
- Synonyms: mornant, morgainc
- (architecture) bay
- Synonyms: rhaniad, wisgen
Derived terms
- cilfachell
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| cilfach | gilfach | nghilfach | chilfach |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cilfach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies