ysbryd

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Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *spɨrɨd, borrowed from Latin spiritus.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cy-N" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈəsbrɨ̞d/, [ˈəsprɨ̞d]
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cy-S" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈəsbrɪd/, [ˈəsprɪd]

Noun

ysbryd m (plural ysbrydion or ysbrydoedd)

  1. spirit, soul, essence
  2. spirit, ghost, apparition
  3. spirit, morale, enthusiasm

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ysbryd unchanged unchanged hysbryd
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), “ysbryd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies