Kembra

Cornish

Baner Kembra.
Kembra yn an Ruvaneth Unys.

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *kömroɣ (“compatriot”), from Proto-Celtic *kom-mrogis. By surface analysis, kes- +‎ bro (“country”). Cognate with Welsh Cymru and Cumbric *Cumbri (whence English Cumbria). Doublet of Kembro (“Welshman”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Kembra f

  1. Wales (a constituent country of the United Kingdom)

Derived terms

  • Kembrek (“Welsh language”)
  • kembrek (“Welsh”, adjective)
  • Kembres (“Welshwoman”)
  • Kembro (“Welshman”)

Mutation

Mutation of Kembra
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
Kembra Gembra Hembra unchanged unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

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