mewnblyg

Welsh

Etymology

mewn- (“intra-”) +‎ plyg (“to turn”); calque of English introvert.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛu̯nblɨ̞ɡ/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛu̯nblɪɡ/

Adjective

mewnblyg (feminine singular mewnblyg, plural mewnblyg, not comparable)

1. introverted

   Synonym: mewndro

   Antonym: allblyg

Derived terms

• mewnblygiad
• mewnblygrwydd

 

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
mewnblyg	fewnblyg	unchanged	unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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