cyfathrach

Welsh

Etymology

cyf- (“co-”) +‎ athr- (“inter-”) +‎ ach (“lineage”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈvaθraχ/

Noun

cyfathrach f or m (plural cyfathrachau or cyfathrachon)

  1. relation, affinity, connection, familiary, intercourse
  2. kinship
  3. kindred
  4. alliance (by marriage), confederacy
  5. betrothal

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfathrach
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfathrach gyfathrach nghyfathrach chyfathrach

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), “cyfathrach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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