gwên

See also: gwen and Gwen

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *gwen, from Proto-Celtic *gʷenom.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡweːn/

Noun

gwên f (plural gwenau)

  1. smile

Derived terms

  • gwenu (“to smile”)
  • glaswen (“derisive smile”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwên
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwên wên ngwên unchanged

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