cyndyn

Welsh

Etymology

From cŵn (“dogs”) +‎ tyn (“tight, taut”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkəndɨ̞n/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkəndɪn/

Adjective

cyndyn (feminine singular cyndyn, plural cyndyn, equative cyndynned, comparative cyndynnach, superlative cyndynnaf)

1. stubborn, obstinate

   Synonyms: (y)styfnig, pengaled

2. loathe, reluctant, unwilling

   Synonyms: anfodlon, amharod

Derived terms

• cyndynrwydd (“stubbornness; reluctance”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cyndyn	gyndyn	nghyndyn	chyndyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyndyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies