Dydd Calan

Welsh

Etymology

dydd (“day”) +‎ calan (“calends”).

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌdɨːð ˈkalan/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌdiːð ˈka(ː)lan/

Noun

Dydd Calan m

New Year's Day

Related terms

Nos Galan (“New Year's Eve”)
Hen Galan (“Old New Year’s Day”)

References

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

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