cyfyng-gyngor

Welsh

Etymology

From cyfyng (“narrow”) +‎ cyngor (“advice”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cyfyng-gyngor m (plural cyfyng-gynghorion)

  1. dilemma, quandary
    Synonyms: penbleth, dryswch

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfyng-gyngor
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfyng-gyngor gyfyng-gyngor nghyfyng-gyngor chyfyng-gyngor

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

Further reading

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