penbleth
Welsh
Etymology
From pen (“head”) + pleth (“plait, braid”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɛmblɛθ/
Noun
penbleth f (plural penblethau)
- 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