traean
Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Celtic *triyanom. Cognate to Irish trian and Gaulish trianis.
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈtreɨ̯.an/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈtrei̯.an/
- Rhymes: -eɨ̯an
Noun
traean m (plural traeanau)
- a third (1⁄3)
Derived terms
- traeanu (“to trisect”)
Related terms
Mutation
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
---|---|---|---|
traean | draean | nhraean | thraean |
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), “traean”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies