gwesty
Welsh
Etymology
gwest (“lodging”) + tŷ (“house”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡwɛsdɨ̞/, [ˈɡwɛstɨ̞]
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡwɛsdi/, [ˈɡwɛsti]
Noun
gwesty m (plural gwestai)
- hotel (establishment providing accommodation)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| gwesty | westy | ngwesty | unchanged |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gwesty”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies