paradwys

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Welsh paradwys, from Proto-Brythonic *paraduɨs.[1][2]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

paradwys f (plural paradwysau)

  1. paradise

Synonyms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
paradwys baradwys mharadwys pharadwys
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Morris Jones, John (1913) A Welsh Grammar, Historical and Comparative, Oxford: Clarendon Press, § 38 vii
  2. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “paradwys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies