penbleth

Welsh

Etymology

From pen (“head”) +‎ pleth (“plait, braid”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛmblɛθ/

Noun

penbleth f (plural penblethau)

  1. quandary, dilemma, predicament
    Synonyms: cyfyng-gyngor, dryswch

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