penddu
Welsh
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈpɛnðɨ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈpɛnði/
Adjective
penddu (feminine singular penddu, plural penddu, not comparable)
Derived terms
- llyfrothen benddu (“smooth blenny, shanny”)
- pendduyn (“blackhead, spot”)
Noun
penddu m (plural pennau duon)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| penddu | benddu | mhenddu | phenddu |
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), “penddu”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies