mynach
Welsh
Etymology
From Latin monachus (“monk”), from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, “single, solitary”), from μόνος (mónos, “alone”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmənaχ/
Noun
mynach m (plural mynachod or mynaich)
Coordinate terms
- (gender): lleian (“nun”)
Derived terms
- cwcwll y mynach (“monkshood”)
- mynachaeth (“monasticism”)
- mynachaidd (“monastic”)
- mynachdy (“monastery”)
- mynachlog (“monastery”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| mynach | fynach | unchanged | 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), “mynach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies