mynachdy

See also: Mynachdy

Welsh

Etymology

From mynach (“monk”) +‎ tŷ (“house”).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdɨ̞/, [məˈnaχtɨ̞]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdi/, [məˈnaχti]

Noun

mynachdy m (plural mynachdai)

  1. monastery
    Synonym: mynachlog

Usage notes

The most usual word for "monastery" is mynachlog, though the term mynachdy is sometimes found.

Mutation

Mutated forms of mynachdy
radical soft nasal aspirate
mynachdy fynachdy unchanged 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), “mynachdy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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