cilfach

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ bach (“nook”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪlvaχ/

Noun

cilfach f (plural cilfachau)

  1. nook, recess, corner, sheltered or secluded spot; retreat, hiding place, covert
  2. creek, cove, inlet of the sea, gulf, bay

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
cilfach gilfach nghilfach chilfach
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

  • “cilfach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, 2014
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