cynllwyn

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kynllwyn. Analysable as cyn- +‎ llwyn (“bush”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkənɬʊɨ̯n/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkənɬʊi̯n/

Noun

cynllwyn m (plural cynllwynion or cynllwynau)

1. plot, intrigue, conspiracy

   Synonyms: cydfwriad, cudd

2. ambush

   Synonym: rhagod

Verb

cynllwyn (first-person singular present cynllwynaf)

1. to plot, to scheme, to conspire,

   Synonyms: cydfwriadu, bradfwriadu

2. to deceive

   Synonym: maglu

3. to stalk

   Synonyms: ystelcian, llechu

Alternative forms

• cynllwyno, cynllwynio

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynllwyn

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cynllwyn	gynllwyn	nghynllwyn	chynllwyn

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cynllwyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “cynllwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies