genn

Cornish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Cornish gen. Cognate with Breton genn and Welsh gaing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɛn/

Noun

genn m (plural gennow)

  1. chisel
  2. wedge

Derived terms

  • genna (“chisel, wedge”, verb)

Verb

genn

  1. third-person singular present indicative/future indicative of genna
  2. second-person singular imperative of genna

Mutation

Mutation of genn
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
genn enn unchanged kenn henn henn

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

References

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