cilfach

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ bach (“nook”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪlvaχ/

Noun

cilfach f (plural cilfachau)

  1. nook, recess, corner
    Synonym: cil
  2. (geography) creek, inlet of the sea, bay
    Synonyms: mornant, morgainc
  3. (architecture) bay
    Synonyms: rhaniad, wisgen

Derived terms
  • cilfachell

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