perthyn

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Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Welsh perthyn, from Proto-Brythonic *perθɨnɨd, from Latin pertineō (I relate to; I belong to).

Pronunciation

Verb

perthyn (first-person singular present perthynaf)

  1. to belong
    Mae'r crys hwn yn perthyn i mi.
    This shirt belongs to me.
  2. to be related
    Mae'r ferch yn perthyn i mi – fy chwaer yw hi.
    The girl is related to me – she's my sister.

Conjugation

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of perthyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
perthyn berthyn mherthyn pherthyn

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), “perthynaf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies