mewndro

Welsh

Etymology

From mewn- +‎ tro (“turn”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛu̯ndrɔ/

Noun

mewndro m (plural mewndroeon, mewndroadau)

  1. an introversion

Adjective

mewndro (feminine singular mewndro, plural mewndro, not comparable)

  1. (psychology) introvert, introverted
    Synonyms: mewndroëdig, mewnblyg
    Antonym: alltro

Derived terms
  • mewndroad (“introversion”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
mewndro fewndro 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), “mewndro”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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