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Welsh
Etymology
Proto-Celtic *en-gnīmos[1]
Pronunciation
Noun
ynni m (uncountable)
- (physics) energy
- Synonym: egni
- (dated) energy, liveliness, vigour, zest
- Synonyms: arial, bywiogrwydd, egni, hoen, nwyf
Usage notes
In the modern language, ynni refers to "energy" as a commodity, whereas egni has a broader meaning and is used in this and many other contexts.
Mutation
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), “ynni”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies