tlws

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compare Middle Irish tlus (“treasure, property”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tluːs/

Noun

tlws m (plural tlysau)

  1. jewel, gem
  2. medal, trophy

Derived terms

Adjective

tlws (feminine singular tlos, plural tlysion, equative tlysed, comparative tlysach, superlative tlysaf)

  1. pretty
    Synonyms: pert, del

Derived terms

  • tlysineb, tlysni (“prettiness”)
  • tlysu (“to prettify”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of tlws
radical soft nasal aspirate
tlws dlws nhlws thlws

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “tlws”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “tlws”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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