nenfwd

Welsh

Alternative forms

• nen-fwd

Etymology

From either nen (“roof”) +‎ mwd (“vault”) or from nen (“roof”) +‎ bwd (“cottage”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɛnvʊd/
• Rhymes: -ɛnvʊd

Noun

nenfwd m or f (plural nenfydau or nenfwdau, not mutable)

1. a ceiling

   Mae rhaid i fi peintio y nenfwd yfory.

   I need to paint the ceiling tomorrow.

Further reading

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