prydlon
Welsh
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (cy) IPA(key): /ˈprədlɔn/
Adjective
prydlon (feminine singular prydlon, plural prydlon, equative mor brydlon, comparative mwy prydlon, superlative mwyaf prydlon)
- punctual, prompt, timely
- 1987, Rosanne Reeves, Sam Tân (Fireman Sam), Bumper Films, Theme song:
- Sam mor brydlon ag erioed.
- "Sam is as punctual as ever."
- Synonym: amserol
- 1987, Rosanne Reeves, Sam Tân (Fireman Sam), Bumper Films, Theme song:
- suitable, appropriate, proper
- Synonym: priodol
Antonyms
- amhrydlon
- amhryd
Derived terms
- prydlondeb (“punctuality”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| prydlon | brydlon | mhrydlon | phrydlon |
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), “prydlon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies