dysgl

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh dyskyl, from Proto-Brythonic *dɨskl, from Latin disculus, diminutive of discus.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈdɨ̞sɡ(ɨ̞)l/, [ˈdɨ̞sk(ɨ̞)l]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈdɪsɡ(ɪ)l/, [ˈdɪsk(ɪ)l]

Noun

dysgl f (plural dysglau)

  1. dish, plate, platter
  2. (by metonymy) dish (food preparation)
  3. bowl, cup

Derived terms

  • dysgl de f (“teacup”)
  • dysglaid f (“dishful, cupful”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of dysgl
radical soft nasal aspirate
dysgl ddysgl nysgl unchanged

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

Further reading

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