sŵn

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See also: swn

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle English soun (“sound”).[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

sŵn m (plural synau, not mutable)

  1. sound, noise

Usage notes[edit]

The word sŵn refers to a general "sound" or "noise" whereas the word sain refers to "sound" or "audio" in a more technical context.

Derived terms[edit]

  • swnian (“to complain”)
  • swnio (“to sound; to complain”)

References[edit]

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