lluniaeth

Welsh

Etymology

llunio (to form, to fashion) + -aeth

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales, standard) IPA(key): /ˈɬɨ̞njaɨ̯θ/
    • (North Wales, colloquial) IPA(key): /ˈɬɨ̞njɛθ/, /ˈɬɨ̞njaθ/
  • (South Wales, standard) IPA(key): /ˈɬɨ̞njai̯θ/
  • Rhymes: -ɨ̞jnaɨ̯θ

Noun

lluniaeth m (plural lluniaethoedd or lluniaethau)

  1. (dated) arrangement, ordering
    Synonyms: trefniad, trefniant
  2. refreshment
    Synonym: ymborth
  3. refreshments
    Gweinir lluniaeth ysgafn.
    Light refreshments served.

Usage notes

Derived terms

  • rhagluniaeth (providence)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
lluniaeth luniaeth unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “lluniaeth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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