esmwyth
Welsh
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɛsmʊɨ̯θ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɛsmʊi̯θ/
Adjective
esmwyth (feminine singular esmwyth, plural esmwyth, equative esmwythed, comparative esmwythach, superlative esmwythaf)
- smooth, easy-going, quiet, carefree, easy
- soft, comfortable, cosy
Derived terms
- esmwytháu (“to ease; to soften”)
- esmwythder (“ease, relief”)
- esmwythyd (“ease, relief”)
- esmwythydd (“soothing, palliative”)
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
| esmwyth | unchanged | unchanged | hesmwyth |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “esmwyth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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