pen tost

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌpɛn ˈtoːsd/, [ˌpʰɛn ˈtʰoːst]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌpɛn ˈtɔsd/, [ˌpʰɛn ˈtʰɔst]

Noun

pen tost m (plural pennau tost)

  1. (South Wales) headache
    Synonym: cur pen (North Wales)
    Mae pen tost 'da fi.
    I've got a headache.

Usage notes

  • The plural is infrequently used.

Mutation

Mutated forms of pen tost
radical soft nasal aspirate
pen tost ben tost mhen tost phen tost

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