tylwyth

Welsh

Etymology

From tŷ (“house”) +‎ llwyth (“people”). Akin to teulu and present in Tylwyth Teg (“fair folk (elves, fairies)”).

Noun

tylwyth m (plural tylwythau)

  1. immediate family
  2. household

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
tylwyth dylwyth nhylwyth thylwyth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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