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a’n par-ma ‖ phr as attributive adj such, of this kind
a’n par-na ‖ phr as attributive adj such, of that kind
a’n pla phr as attributive adj terrible, dreadful, awful
a’n present termyn phr current
a’n sêson phr seasonal
a bris phr distinguished (sb); important, significant (sth)
a brow phr advantageous, useful
a dheu phr [up]coming, next
a varhas dhâ phr cheap (good value)
a verr spÿs (a verr termyn) phr shortly, soon
a verr termyn See a verr spÿs
a'y eseth phr sat, sitting
a'y sav phr stood, standing
a’y wosa phr thereafter, afterwards
a'y wroweth phr laid, lying
abarth prep + noun abarth dhe2 prep + pron on behalf of; in favour of (arguing etc)
abecedary m alphabet See also in aray an abecedary
aberth in phr inside, within; into
aberveth adv in[side]
aberveth in phr inside, within; into
abhorrya v loathe
abm (bay) m abmow kiss
abma v [dhe2] kiss Verbal adj ibmys
aborpos adv deliberately, on purpose
aboynt adv punctually
abrans m abransow eyebrow
abyl adj (dhe2) able (to), capable, competent Comp appla
academy m academys academy
academyk m academygyon academic Also used by some as adj = academek
acceptya See degemeres
achêson See chêson
acompt See acownt
acomptya See acowntya
acord m acordys agreement
acordya v (gans, orth) agree (with)
acordyng dhe2 (herwyth + noun) prep according to
acordyon (corjel) m acordyons accordion
acownt (acompt) m acowntys account (financial)
acownt erbysyon m acowntys savings account
acownt kesres m acowntys current account
acowntya (acomptya) v account; consider, regard (sb to be sth)
acowntyas m acowntysy accountant
act m actys act (incl of Parliament)
acûsya See cùhudha
acûsacyon See cùhudhans
acyd See trenken
adâl adv/prep + noun adâl dhe2 prep + pron opposite; compared with
adamant m adamantys diamond
adar prep apart from Mostly used to express ‘A, not / rather than B’ and occasionally ‘Not A but B’
addya v add Note addys = extra
aden gales f adenyow cales hardback
aden vedhel f adenyow medhel paperback
adenewen adv aside
aderdro See adre dro
adhedro See adro
adermyn adv on time
adhelergh See dhelergh
adhelergh dhe See adrëv
adhesempys See desempys
adhevîs adv exactly Also used as adj for first class; ideal
adhewedhes adv late (in time); lately
adhyhow adv on the right
adhyhow dhe2 prep on / to the right of
adhyscans See dyscans
adhyscansek See dyscansek
adran (asran) f adradnow department; section (of organization, orchestra etc)
[Adran] Droglabmow ‖ ha Gorothobmow f Accidents and Emergencies Department (A&E)
adre adv [away] from home
adre dro (aderdro) phr all around
adrëv (adhelergh dhe2) adv/prep + noun adrëv dhe2 (adhelergh dhe2) prep + pron behind position
adro (adhedro) adv around
adro dhe2 prep around; relating to, concerning, about; approximately Occasionally dhe2 is dropped
adverb m adverbow adverb
afîna v decorate; refine
afînans m decoration; refinement
afînus adj ornamental
afînuster m afînusterow cosmetic
afles m disadvantage
afodyl (lylien Corawys) m afodylys daffodil
afrêsonus adj unreasonable
afydhya v (dhe2) assure (sb)
agensow (degensow) adv recently
aglêdh adv on the left
aglêdh dhe2 prep on / to the left of
agria v (gans) agree (with)
agrians m agreement
agweth f agwedhow phase, stage
ahës adv along
air m air
airborth ‖ m airborthow ‖ airport
airen (jyn neyja) f airednow aircraft, plane
aireth m airedhow climate
airgelgh ‖ m airgelhow ‖ atmosphere (all senses)
airlu ‖ m airluyow ‖ air force
airstanch ‖ adj airtight
ajan See aswon
ajy (wàr jy) adv in[side]
ajy dhe2 prep in[side], within; into
aken See merk diacrytycal
alamand m alamandys almond
alarm m alarm (for security)
albùm m albùms album (music)
alcohol m alcohol
alebma adv from here; ago (viewed from present)
alebma rag (hogen) phr hereafter, from now on
alena adv from there
alergek adj (orth) allergic (to)
alês adv widely; apart (stretched out)
Allâh m Allah
alowa v allow; admit, acknowledge Note construction alowa dhe nebonen gwil neppëth = allow sb to do sth
alowadow adj legitimate
âls f âlsyow cliff; shore
alsen f alsednow razor
alûmynyùm m aluminium
alusen f alusonow charitable gift
alwhedha v lock
alwhedhel f alwhedhellow keyboard
alwhedhen f alwhedhednow key (keyboard)
alwhedhor (tresoror) m alwhedhoryon treasurer
alwheth m alwhedhow key (for lock)
alwheth corkyn m alwhedhow corkscrew
alymona m alimony, maintenance
amal m & f emlow edge
amanyn m butter
amary (cùbert) m amarys cupboard
amateur m amateurs amateur
amateurek adj amateur
ambos m ambosow (orth) undertaking (to); condition
ambosek adj conditional
ambosow negys pl terms and conditions
âmen ‖ interj amen
amendya v put right, mend; revise
amêthy v farm
amêthyans m farming, agriculture
amowntyor (kevrivyador) m amowntyoryon computer
amowntyor dêwlin m amowntyoryon laptop
amseryow pl period (of woman)
amuvyansek adj sentimental
amyttya v admit (all senses)
an Avar f Capricorn
an Bardh Meur m the Grand Bard
an bobel f the public
an bobel vian f the fairies
an Bobm Brâs m the Big Bang
an Canker m Cancer
an cans phr per cent (following a numeral)
an cùrunvîrùs ‖ m [the] coronavirus
an dâ m right (as opposed to wrong)
an Dasserghyans Kernowek m the Cornish Revival
an Dowror m Aquarius
an drog m wrong (as opposed to right)
an Enebyans m the Opposition (in Parliament)
an Evellas pl Gemini
an eyl torn ... ha tres aral phr now ... now
an Furv Scrifys Savonek (FSS) f the Standard Written Form (SWF)
an Fydhyans Kenedhlek m the National Trust
an Gov m the Smith (Michael Joseph)
an Gowethas f Society
an Gùntelles Adhevîs m the Premier League / Premiership
an Gwariow Olympek pl the Olympic Games
an gwella oll ganso phr his favourite
an hol adj/m the whole As adj an hol precedes its noun
an Hordh m Aries
an Kenedhlow Udnys pl the United Nations
an Kesrosweyth m the Internet
an Lew m Leo
an Lotry [Kenedhlek] m the National Lottery
an Lybral Democratyon pl the Liberal Democrats
an mainys [kemunessa] pl the media
an Osow Cres pl the Middle Ages
an pêwas brâs m the jackpot
an Pùscas pl Pisces
an Scorpyon m Scorpio
an Sethor m Sagittarius
an Spyrys Sans m the Holy Spirit
an stairys wàr nans phr downstairs motion
an Tarow m Taurus
an termyn a dheu (an termyn usy ow tos) m the future
an termyn eus passys m the past
an termyn usy ow tos See an termyn a dheu
an Udnyans Ewrôpek m the European Union
an Vontol f Libra
an Werhes f Virgo
anal m & f breath
analogieth m analogiethow analogy
ancertan adj uncertain
ancombra v confuse (sb)
ancombrus adj confusing
ancombrynsy m confusion
ancoth See ùncoth
andenythyans m contraception
andyblans adj imprecise
andydro adj indirect
anella v breathe
anês adj/m uneasy; unease, uneasiness Note phrase na vëdh anês = don’t worry
aneth m anedhow abode
anêwn adj unfair; inappropriate (conduct)
anfel (gorgwergh) adj naive
anfurvus adj informal
anfusyk adj unlucky, unfortunate
anger See sorr
Anglycan adj Anglycans Anglican
angùs See in ewn angùs
anhegol adj sceptical (sb); incredible (sth)
ania (nia) v annoy; worry
anians m annoyance; boredom
anjùst adj unjust
anken m hardship, trouble, misery
ankevy v forget Pret ancovas Alternative verbal adj nakevys
anlafyl See ùnlafyl
anowy v kindle; turn on (device); arouse (sexually)
anserhak adj autonomous, independent
ansur adj unsure; indeterminate
antarlyk m antarlyckys comedy
anteythy adj incompetent; hopeless (sb)
anvodhek adj reluctant
anvoth See [oll] a’y anvoth
anwhek adj unpleasant
anwos m cold, chill (illness)
anwyw adj unsuitable, inappropriate
anyagh adj unhealthy (sb and figuratively)
anyahus adj unhealthy (sth)
anyen f instinct(s)
ap m appyow app
aparn m aprodnyow apron
apert adj obvious
apotecary m apotecarys pharmacist, chemist
appa m appys ape; mimic
appendyx m appendix (anatomical)
apperya v appear (come into sight)
apperyans m appearance (coming into sight)
applaudya v applaud
applaudyans m applause
apposyans m apposyansow examination (academic)
apposyans drîvya m apposyansow driving test
appoyntyans m appoyntyansow appointment (date, time); fixture (sport)
aqwîrya v acquire
aqwytyans m receipt (document)
aradar See ardar
arâg adv in front See Grammar Words for prepositional use
arâg dorn See dhyrag dorn
aral adj (pl erel) other, else (definite, indefinite) See Grammar Words for pronominal use
aras v plough Verbal adj erys
aray m arrangement (physical); layout See also in aray an abecedary
araya v arrange (all senses)
arayans m arayansow arrangement (all senses)
arbednyk adj particular (specific)
arbenygor m arbenygoryon specialist, expert
arbenygya v specialize
arbrevy v experiment
arbrof m arbrovow experiment
arbrojy (arbrovjy) m arbrojiow laboratory
arbrovjy See arbrojy
ardak m delay; reservation (about sth); check (in chess)
ardar (aradar) m erder plough
arenebeth See leurneth
arenep m arenebow surface
areth f arethyow lecture, talk, speech
arethek adj rhetorical
arethva f arethvaow podium, platform (for speaking, also figuratively)
arfeth m/v arfethow employ(ment); wage(s) Verbal adj arfethys
arfethor m arfethoryon employer
arfethysak m arfethysogyon employee
argas m aggression
argemmyn m argemydnow advert[isement] Pre-occluded bm is rare
argemydna v advertise
argerth See proces
argh f arhow bin, tank (for storage / disposal of bulk: litter, rubbish, water etc)
argh-1 pref arch-
argh atal (atalgyst ‖) f arhow wheelie bin
arghpedrevan ‖ f arghpedrevanas ‖ dinosaur
argibya v kidnap; hijack
argraf m argrafow impression
argùment m argùmentys argument (specific)
argya v argue (develop an argument) Verbal adj usually argyes
arhadow m order
arhans m silver
arhansek adj financial
arhansorieth f finance
arhanty (bank) m arhantiow bank
arhas m arhasow fund
arhasa v fund Verbal adj arhesys
arlodhes f arlodhesow lady (peer)
arlùth m arlydhy lord
arlyw m arlywyow tint, shade; nuance
arlywa v tint; nuance
armel See modrewy
army m armys army
arnowedhy v modernize
arnowyth (modern) adj modern
arolegyth m arolegydhyon inspector
arsmetryk m arithmetic
art m artys art
arta adv again; back again
artykyl (erthygyl) m artyclys article (written)
arv f arvow weapon
arva f carnage
arva v arm Verbal adj ervys
arvor m coast
arvrusy v assess
arvrusyans m assessment
arwedha v signal
arwedhek adj symbolic; emblematic
arwedhyk f arwedhygow badge
arweth f arwedhyow sign, signal (incl radio etc); symbol; character (keyboard)
arwhythrans m arwhythransow survey
ascendya v ascend, go up
asclas col asclejen chips, fries (potato)
ascor m produce Used by some also as verb; or say gwil in ascor
ascoras m ascorasow product
ascorn m eskern bone
ascûs m excuse
asen m & f asenas donkey
askel f eskelly wing; fin
askewera v adapt
askeweror m askeweroryon adapter
asnodhow pl resources
asow col asowen (asen) ribs
asper adj harsh, severe (sth)
asperyta m harshness, severity; austerity (economic)
aspia (aspias) v catch sight of
aspia orth v look out for; observe
aspians m reconnaissance; surveillance
aspias See aspia
aspiyas m aspiysy spectator; spy
asran See adran
âss (byd) m âcys ace
assaultya v assault, attack
assaultyans m assault, attack
assay m assayes attempt; exercise; rehearsal; test (medical etc)
assaya (saya) v try, attempt (sth); exercise; rehearse
assentya v (dhe2, orth) consent (to), agree (with)
assentyans m (dhe2, orth) consent (to), agreement (with)
assoylya v solve; dissolve (in water etc)
assoylyans m solution (all senses)
astel v discontinue; suspend
astel ober phr strike noun or verb
astell f estyll board
astell dartyow f estyll dartboard
astell dîvya f estyll diving board
astell gool f estyll sailboard, windsurfer
astell mordardh ‖ f estyll surfboard
astell omborth f estyll see-saw
astellwolya ‖ v go sailboarding / windsurfing
astelor m asteloryon striker
astevery v (neppëth dhe nebonen) compensate (sb for sth)
astranj See stranj
asvaba v adopt (child) Verbal adj asvebys
aswon (ajan) v know (be acquainted with); recognize, identify; acknowledge Pret aswonys or aswonas Note construction bos aswonys dhe nebonen = be known to sb See also sevel orth aswon
aswy f aswiow gap; loophole (figuratively)
atal col rubbish, waste
athlêt m athlêtys athlete
athvejy v ripen, mature
athves adj ripe, mature
athvetter m ripeness, maturity
atom m atomow atom
atorny m atornys solicitor (loosely)
attal m repayment; retaliation
attendya v pay attention (to)
attent m attempt, endeavour
attês adj/m comfortable (sb); comfort
attêsva (pryvedhyow) f toilet(s), loo(s)
attyly v repay; retaliate Pret attylys
auctoryta m auctorytas authority
auctour m auctours author
augrym m augrymow algorithm
auncyent adj ancient
automatek ‖ adj automatic
aval m avallow apple
aval dor See patâta
aval gwlanek m avallow peach
aval kerensa m avallow tomato
aval paradîs ‖ m avallow grapefruit
avàn adv above position; upstairs position
avan col avanen (pl avadnow) raspberries
avarr adv early (incl before due time)
avauncya v advance; progress
avauncyans m advance; progress
avell ûsadow phr as usual
aventur m aventurs adventure
aventuryans m venture, enterprise
avês (wàr ves) adv out[side] position
avês dhe2 prep outside position
avîsment See in dadn avîsment
avîsyans m advice, information; notice, notification
avorow adv tomorrow
avortans m abortion
avowa (vowa) v admit, acknowledge
avoydya (voydya) v avoid; depart, leave (abruptly)
avy m liver
avy See envy See also Grammar Words (Personal pronouns)
awartha adv at the top
awaylak adj/m awaylogyon evangelical
awedhya v influence
awedhyans (delanwes) m influence
awedhyansus adj influential
awednow pl jaws
awel f awellow gale; weather
awen f inspiration, muse See also rych y awen
awenek adj inspirational
awenyth m awenydhyon genius (sb)
awhêr See heb awhêr, perthy awhêr
awoles adv below; at the bottom; downstairs position
awos prep + noun, indefinite pron, bos, infinitive construction because (of) (affirmative only)
awos hedna phr in spite of that, nonetheless, nevertheless; less often because of that
aysel m vinegar
B
baby m babiow baby
backa (tobackô, megles ‖) m tobacco
backen m bacon
bactêryùm m bactêrya bacterium
badhya v bathe Verbal adj usually badhyes
badna m banahow drop (tiny amount of liquid); with express negative anything, with implied negative nothing
bad-ober See drogober
bagas m bagasow group; troop (actors)
bagas dyberthys m bagasow splinter group
bagas kevoos m bagasow year group
bagas lavur m bagasow working party
bagh m bahow hook; pl hinges (door, gate etc)
bagh f bahow cage (for animal); gaol (slang)
baha v hook Verbal adj behys
bal m balow mine
balcon m balcons balcony; circle (in theatre)
balegy v jut out
balgh See gothys
baloun air tobm m balouns hot air balloon
ballyer m ballyers barrel
bàn m banow height (high place) See also in bàn, wàr vàn
banâna m banânys banana
banath See bednath
band dywvron See brodngolm
baner m banerow flag, banner
bank See arhanty
bank botellow m bancow bottle bank
banket m bankettys banquet
bara m bread
[bara] cras m toast
barbecuw m barbecuwys barbecue
barber m barbers barber
bardh m berdh bard See also an Bardh Meur
bardhonak m bardhonogow poem
bargednya v bargain, haggle
bargen m bargenys bargain, deal
bargen tir m bargenys farm
barlen f barlednow lap
barr m barrow top, summit
barr m barrys bar (incl for drinks)
barrya v bar; bolt (door, gate)
barryas m barryasow barrier
barthusek adj marvellous, phenomenal
barv f barvow beard
barvus m barvusy cod
bas adj shallow; superficial (figuratively) Comp bassa
basnet m basnettys helmet
bason m basons basin
batalyas v (orth) battle (against); fight (figuratively)
batel f batalyow battle
bath m bathow coin
bathador m bathadoryon slot machine
bay m bayes bay
bay See abm
bayt m baytow byte
bedh m bedhow tomb, grave
bednath (banath) f benothow blessing
bêgel m bêgelyow navel
bejeth See vysach
bejyth See besyth
benary See bys vycken [ha bys venary]
benega v bless
benow adj female; feminine (grammar)
benthygya (chevysya) v borrow (sth specific) Note construction benthygya neppëth dhe nebonen = lend sb sth
benyn f benenes woman
benyn ambosys f benenes fiancée
bern m concern Note construction neppëth yw bern dhe2 = sth is of concern to (sb)
berr See a verr spÿs, wàr verr lavarow
berry m fat
berus adj/m berusyon fluid
bës m besias finger; hand (clock)
bës troos m besias toe
best m bestas animal
Besydhak adj/m Besydhogyon Baptist
besydhya v baptize, christen
besyth (bejyth) m baptism, christening
betraya See traita
betys rudh col betysen beetroot(s)
bew adj alive; live (TV etc); lively
bêwa v (orth) live (on) (food etc)
bewder m liveliness
bewek adj lively
bewekhe ‖ v liven up
beweth m bewedhow lifestyle
bew’he ‖ v animate; activate (account, device etc)
bêwnans m bêwnansow life
bewscrif ‖ m bewscrîvyow ‖ biography
bian (byhan) adj small, little Comp byhadna (byhadnha)
bîbyn-bûbyn m bîbyn-bûbynas shrimp
biologyl adj biological
blam m blame
blâmya v blame See also dhe vlâmya
blasfemy m blasphemy
bledhednek adj annual
bledhen f bledhydnyow year
blejen an gùcû f blejednow / blejyow bluebell
blejen tùlyfant f blejednow / blejyow tulip
blesys dâ phr tasty
bleus m flour
blew col blewen hair(s); fur
blew an lagas col eyelash Note eyelashes = blew an lagasow
bleydh m bleydhas wolf
bleyn m bleynow tip; peak (incl of cap)
bleynorieth f priority Note that a single priority is poynt a vleynorieth
blòg m bloggys blogga
blogh adj hairless; shaved (legs etc)
blonegek adj greasy
blonek m grease; lard
bloodh m year (of age)
blou adj blue (contrasted with green)
blùbber (morgowl[es] ‖) m blùbbers jellyfish
bludh adj delicate
bobaunsus adj pompous, pretensious
bobba (edyak, idyot) m bobbys idiot
bobm m bobmyn bang See also an Bobm Brâs
bobmen f bomednow blow
bockyl m boclys buckle
bodh See herwyth bodh, [oll] a’y vodh
bodh dâ m goodwill (incl commercial)
bodhar adj/m bodharyon deaf
bodharus adj deafening
bodhek adj/m bodhygyon voluntary; volunteer
body See corf
bogh f bohow cheek
bohes quant + singular noun little Note phrase bohes aga nùmber = few
bohes venowgh phr rarely, seldom
bohes y vern phr indifferent; unimportant
bohojak See bohosak
bohosak (bohojak) adj/m bohosogyon poor
bohosogneth m poverty
bojet m bojettys budget
bold adj bold
bolder m boldness
bolhednyk f bolhenygow capsule (for medication)
boll (trelew) adj transparent, see-through, sheer
bolla m bollys bowl (deep)
bollen f bolednow bulb (electric)
bolùnjedhek adj (dhe2) willing (to); optional
bolùnjeth m will; wish
bombas See coton
bond m bondys band (fastening); tyre
bond gwethyn m bondys elastic band
bond ledan m broadband
bones See bos
bonk m bonkys bump (collision)
bool f bolow axe
boos m food (in general)
boos tryg m shellfish (collectively)
boosa v feed (animal, machine, media)
boosty ‖ m boostiow ‖ restaurant
bord m bordys table; board (flat surface)
borger m borgers burger
bos (bones) v be Note construction y'n jeves = he has [got] and alternatives ev a’n jeves, y’n jeves ev See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
bos genys phr be born
bos heb phr lack
bos res [porrês] ‖ phr be important / essential; be urgent Note constructions res [porrês ‖] yw dhodho + verb-noun = he [really] must (obligation), res [porrês ‖] yw dhodho heb + verb-noun = he [really] must not (obligation)
bos tregys (trigys) in phr live in
bos trigys in See bos tregys in
bost m bôstow boast
bôstya v boast
botas col botasen boots
botas palvek col botasen flippers (for wearing)
botel m & f botellow bottle
bothan m bothadnow hump; bulge
bothel f bothlow bubble
boton m botodnow button
bownder f lane
bowyn See [kig] bowyn
bowyn ha loneth phr steak and kidney
box m boxys box (container)
boxesy v box (strike)
brabm m brebmyn fart
brabma v fart Verbal adj brybmys
bran f bryny crow
bran rudhyk See palores
brandy m brandy
branjen See briansen
brâs adj brâsyon big, large, great; pl VIPs Comp brâssa See also dre vrâs
brassys See torrak
brâster m brâsterow size
brâstir ‖ m brâstiryow ‖ continent
brasy See kesplottya
brathy v bite (to hurt)
brav adj fine, grand (colloquially) Comp braffa
brawehy v terrify; terrorize Pret brawahas or brawehas
bre (bryn) f breow hill
bregh f brehow arm
breghlydna See breha
breghlyn ‖ m breghlydnow ‖ vaccine
breghtan m breghtanow sandwich
breha v inoculate, vaccinate
brehel m brehellow sleeve
brehellyk See modrewy
brentyn See bryntyn
brenya v give directions; run (event, organization)
brenyk col brenygen limpets
brës m bresyow mind
bresel f argument (dispute); war (old-fashioned usage dating from the early Revival) See also a vresel
breselor m breseloryon militant
brest m brass
brèst m chest (anatomy)
Bretednek adj British
Bretmes See Brexyt
Bretonek adj Breton As masculine noun = the Breton language, optionally preceded by an
breus f breusow judgement, opinion See also dh’y vreus ev
brew adj/m brewyon injured; bruise, sore, wound (minor)
brêwy v bruise; crush; smash, shatter; mash Pret brêwys
Brexyt (Bretmes ‖) m Brexit
briansen (branjen) f throat, windpipe
briel (brithel) m brilly mackerel
brith adj spotted, speckled
brithel See briel
brivya v bleat
bro f broyow land, country (often with sense of intimacy)
brocha m brochys brooch
brockly See cawlvlejen gales
broder m breder brother
brodn f brodnow breast (particularly female) See also ry an vrodn dhe2
brodna See ry an vrodn dhe2
brodnek m bronegyon mammal
brodngolm ‖ (band dywvron) m brongolmow ‖ bra[ssiere]
brodnlen ‖ f bronlednow ‖ bib
brogh m brohas badger
brons m bronze
bros m stew
bros m brojow sting
brôsa v sting
brossya See scubya
brôsweyth ‖ m embroidery
brôsya v embroider Verbal adj usually brôsyes
browsyon col browsyonen fragments, pieces (broken); crumbs (bread, cake etc)
brùsh See scubylen
brùshya See scubya
brusyas m brusysy referee
bry See gwil vry a2, heb bry
bryck m bryckys brick
bryjyon v boil Pret brojyas
bryketh col brykethen apricots
bryn See bre
bryntyn (brentyn) adj/m bryntynyon noble; excellent; nobleman
brÿs [benyn] m womb
bûben f bûbednow wick (candle)
bùcka m bùckyas gremlin; ghost
bùcket (kelorn) m bùckettys bucket
Bùdda m Buddha
Bùddieth f Buddhism
Bùddyst m Bùddystyon Buddhist
budhy v drown; sink
budhyans m flooding
bufê m bufês buffet
bùlet m bùlettys bullet
bùlgh m bùlhow slot
bùluk col bùlugen earthworms
bùly col bùlien stones (round)
bùrdhen (pedn pùsorn) m bùrdhens refrain (song)
bùrlosken See losk pengasen
bùsh m bùshys bush
bùsh brâs a2 quant a whole lot of
bùss m bùssow bus
bùss bian m bùssow minibus
buwgh f buhas cow
buwhyk Duw m buwhygow ladybird
bycken See bys vycken [ha bys venary]
byd See âss
byhan See bian
bykîny m bykînys bikini The top is padn an dhywvron and the bottom is padn an lonow
byldya v build
byldyans (derevyans, drehevyans) m byldyansow building
byldyor m byldyoryon builder
bylen adj/m tus vylen vicious; horrible; ruffian, thug; scoundrel
bylyard tavern m pool (game)
bylyonêr m bylyonêrs billionaire
byns f bynsow vice, clamp (incl for vehicle)
byrla v hug, embrace
bÿs m world
bys prep + adv or numeral until
bys dhe2 prep + pron bys in prep + noun [up] to; until
bys i'n eur-ma ‖ phr up to now
bys vycken [ha bys venary] phr for ever [and ever]
bysca See bythqweth
bÿsestren ‖ m bÿsestrednyon ‖ extra-terrestrial, alien
bysketh See bythqweth
bysky See byskyt
byskyt (bysky) m byskyttys biscuit (sweet or savoury)
bysow m besewow ring (for finger / toe)
bysy adj busy; engaged (telephone, toilet) Note construction bysy yw phr + verb-noun, infinitive construction, na-clause it is important
byt m byttow bit (data)
bytegyns (so whath) adv however
bythqweth (bysketh, bysca) adv ever; with implied negative never (past reference)
byttelê adv nonetheless, nevertheless
C
cabel m criticism (adverse)
cabester m cabestrow loop; noose; strap (shoulder)
cablek adj critical (adverse), derogatory
cablus adj guilty
cably v criticize (sb, adversely)
cabm adj crooked; wrong (sth)
cabma v twist, distort
cabmas m bay (wide – e.g. Mount’s Bay)
cabm- Compounds beginning cabm- may alternatively be spelled cam-
cabmhùmbrank ‖ v mislead Verbal adj cabmhùmbrynkys ‖
cabmwonys ‖ m/v bungling; bungle Verbal adj cabmwonedhys ‖
cabûlva f muddle
cabûly v stir (liquid)
cabyn m cabyns cabin
cabyn lewyador m cabyns cockpit
cabynet m cabynettys cabinet
cachya v catch; catch up Verbal adj cachys or kechys or kychys
cactùs m cactùssow cactus
cader herdhya f caderyow pushchair
cader rosow f caderyow wheelchair
cader vrehek f caderyow brehek armchair
caderya v chair, preside (over)
caderyor m caderyoryon chairman
cadnas f canhasow delegate, representative; messenger; message
cadnas vôtya f canhasow proxy
cafas m cafasow tin, can, container (typically for food / drink)
cafas dowrhe ‖ m cafasow watering can
cafos (cavos, cawas) v have, get; find (incl by experience) See also dhe gafos
cafos cowas phr take a shower
cafosyans m acquisition
caja (egor Duw) f daisy
càl m penis
càl cog m dildo
cala col straw
calcorieth f mathematics
cales adj hard; difficult Comp calassa or calacha Note constructions cales yw gwil neppëth, cales yw dhe wil neppëth = it is difficult to do sth
caletter m caleterow difficulty; problem
calhednyk (clytorys) f calhenygow clitoris
calhen f calhednow [stick of] chalk
callek (gossenek) adj rusty
cals a2 See showr a2
caltor f caltoryow kettle
càm See wàr gàm
camdremenyas m camdremenysy trespasser
camera m cameras camera
camera kelgh clos m cameras CCTV camera
camera toth m cameras speed camera
camhensek adj wrong, immoral, unethical; wicked (sth)
camp m campys camp
campolla (compla) v refer to
campolla andydro phr allude to
campùs m campùssow campus
campva f campvaow campsite
campya v camp
campyor m campyoryon champion
campyory m championship
camùnderstondyng m misunderstanding
camva See trap
cân f canow song
cana m canys tin, can (e.g. for roasting, for petrol)
cana v/m singing; sing; play (music, musical instrument) Verbal adj kenys
canaseth m canasedhow delegation; embassy
canel f canolyow channel (incl TV)
canker m kencras crab; cancer See also an Canker
canor m canoryon singer
cans See an cans And see Numerals for use as cardinal
cansbledhen ‖ f cansbledhydnyow ‖ century The ‘logical’ spelling cansvledhen is often encountered but is inconsistent with phonetic principles
cansran ‖ f cansradnow ‖ percentage
canstel f canstellow basket
CANT abbr (= Consel Adhyscans Negys ha Teknologieth) CANTow BTEC (examining body, examination, qualification)
cantol f cantolyow candle
capel m caplys cable
cappa m cappys cap; topping (cookery)
capten m captenow captain
capytalorieth See kevalavieth
car m kerens relative; pl parents (loosely)
cara v love; like Fut carvyth Verbal adj kerys Note construction ev a garsa gwil neppëth = he would like to do sth See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
cara warbarth phr (gans) make love (to)
caradow adj likeable; kind
caramel m caramel
caravan ‖ m caravanow ‖ caravan See also park caravanow
cardygon m cardygonow cardigan
caregek adj rocky
cares (carores) f caresow lover (female); girlfriend
caretys col caretysen carrots
carg m cargow load; upload; charge (electricity)
carga v load; upload; charge (electricity)
cargor m cargoryon charger
carn m carnow tor; cairn; hoof
carnak adj rocky (exposed bedrock)
carnal adj erotic, sexy As attributive adj carnal precedes or follows its noun
carnal joy m sex (intercourse)
carnyval m carnyvals carnival
caror m caroryon lover (male); boyfriend
carorieth f relationship (sexual)
carow Nordek m kyrwas reindeer
carr clevyon m kerry ambulance
carr slynkya m kerry sleigh; sledge, toboggan
carr [tan] m kerry car
carrek f carygy rock
carrhens ‖ dewblek m carrhensy ‖ dual carriageway
carrjy m carrjiow ‖ garage
carten f cartednow card (individual)
carten cravas f cartednow scratch card
carten cresys f cartednow credit card
carten debys f cartednow debit card
carten dynerhy f cartednow greetings card
carthpîb ‖ f carthpîbow ‖ drain[pipe]
carven f carvenow van (road); wagon, carriage (rail), pl rolling stock
carven campya f carvenow camper van
carya v transport Verbal adj usually caryes
caryach m caryajys carriage (horse-drawn, train); compartment (train)
caryach baby (pràm) m caryajys pram
caryans m transport[ation]
carygel f carygellow trolley (supermarket, airport, hospital, drinks etc)
cas adj/m detestable; hatred; *dislike, disapprove of
casadow adj horrible, repulsive
casek coos f casygy [green] woodpecker
caskergh ‖ m campaign
caslÿs ‖ f caslesyow ‖ headquarters; camp (politics)
câss m câssys case (all senses) See also in neb câss
cast m castys trick, hoax, practical joke
castan See kesten
castel m castylly castle
castya v trick, hoax
cath f cathas cat
Catholyk adj/m Catholygyon Catholic
cathyk m & f cathygow kitten
cauns m pavement
causya v cause
cav m câvyow cave
cavach m cavajys cabbage
cavos See cafos
cavylek adj contentious, controversial
cawas See cafos
cawdarn m cawdarns boiler
cawgh m shit
caw’ha v shit, defecate
cawlvlejen ‖ f cawlvlejednow ‖ cauliflower
cawlvlejen ‖ gales (brockly) f broccoli
cawlyk col cawlygen Brussels sprouts
cawn to See launder
cay m cayow quay; platform (for train)
centy-1 pref centi-
ceremony See solempnyta
certan adj certain
certuster m certainty
cessya v cease Note construction cessya heb gwil neppëth = stop doing sth
ceyber-1 pref cyber-
châcya v chase
chain m chainys chain
chair m chairys chair
chair howl m chairys deck chair
chalynj m chalynjys challenge
chalynjya v challenge
chambour m chambours chamber; bedroom
chapel m chapelyow chapel
chaptra m chaptrys chapter
charj m charjys responsibility (to perform specific task) See also gorra in charj dhe2
chauncya v risk
chaunj m chaunjys change, modification
chaunjus adj variable
chaunjya v change, modify
chauns m chauncys chance; opportunity
chawk m chawkys jackdaw
checken f checkednow cheque
checker m checkers chessboard; check (pattern)
checkva f checkvaow security (airport etc)
checkya v check
chêny col china[ware]
cher m mood
chersya (chêsya) v pamper
chersya re phr spoil
cherya v care for (sb)
chêson (achêson) m chêsons (a2, rag + noun, dhe2 + verb-noun) reason, motive (to, for)
chêsya See chersya
chevysya See benthygya
chif-1 pref main, principal
choclet m choclettys chocolate
chy m treven house; home Also used as adv = at home See also wàr jy
Chy an Arlydhy m The House of Lords
Chy an Gemmyn m The House of Commons
chy brîhy m treven brewery
chyly m chilli
chymbla m chymblys chimney
chyrùrjen (leuvvedhek) m chyrùrjens surgeon
chyrùrjery m surgery
cîder m cider
clâfhun ‖ (côma) m coma
clamder m faint, blackout
clamdera v faint, blackout
clamderyas m clamderysy anaesthetic
clapes m clapesow valve
clapgûth See kerdhfôn
clappya v chat
class m classys class
classya v classify
classyk adj/m classygyon classic
clattra v clatter; chatter, babble
clâv adj clevyon ill, sick Comp clâffa
clâvjy See clojy
cledh adj left
cledh m cledhyow ditch, trench
cledha m cledhydhyow sword
cledhek adj clumsy
cledhyas m cledhysy left-handed person
clegar m clegrow crag, precipice
clejy See clevejy
cler adj clear; bright (sky) Comp clerra (clerha)
clerhe ‖ v clarify, explain
cles adj cosy, snug Comp clessa
clether f clethrow rail
clevejus adj infectious
clevejy (clejy) v infect
clevejyans m clevejyansow infection
cleves m clevejow illness, disease
cleves dyglon m depression
cleves esely (rèm) m rheumatism
cleves melys (cleves shùgra) m diabetes
cleves strewy m hayfever
cleves wheja m nausea
client m cliens client
clock m clockys clock
clock dyfuna m clockys alarm clock
cloffy v limp
clogh m clegh bell
clojior m clojioryon nurse
clojy (clâvjy) m clojiow hospital
clôk m clôkys cloak
clôkva f clôkvaow cloakroom
cloppek adj lame
clor adj gentle, mild Comp clorra (clorha)
clos adj/m close (together); enclosed; stuffy; enclosure (place) Comp clôssa
clos f clojow lattice; rack, crate; hurdle
cloud m cloudys cloud
clout m cloutys cloth (small piece); patch
cloutya v patch
clôwel f clôwellow hearing aid
clôwes v hear; smell (sth); feel (sensation) Also used as attributive non-mutating adj = audio
clùb m clùbbys club
clùba v no inflection go clubbing
clun f clunyow hip
clyckya v click (incl device)
clyjjy m toffee
clynyk m clynygow clinic
clyp m clyppys clip (all senses)
clytorys See calednyk
cober m copper
côcha m côchys coach (bus, train); economy class (air travel)
cocktêl m cocktêls cocktail
côcô m cocoa
cocodryl m cocodrylys crocodile
cod m côdys code
codha v fall; drop intr Note construction ev a goodh / y coodh (codhvia) dhodho + verb-noun = he should (have) See also gasa dhe godha
codha in dyfyk phr crash intr (device, market)
codha warbarth intr collapse verb
codna m neck
codna bregh m wrist
codnek adj clever; skill, expertise
coffy m coffee
coffyva f coffyvaow café
côfyr m cofrow chest, trunk (box)
cog adj/m kegyon silly, pointless; dud
côk m cûcow fishing boat
côla m cola
cola orth phr listen to (heed)
colenwel v fulfil, carry out; accomplish
colhes f colhesow mattress
coljy m coljiow college
coll m loss See also gasa dhe goll, mos dhe goll
collel f kellyl knife
colm m colmow bond, tie; knot, bow
colm codna m colmow tie (for neck)
colmen bleg f colmednow pleg bow tie
colodhyon col colodhyonen bowels, intestines
colodnek adj hearty, genial; brave
colom f kelemy dove, pigeon
colon f colodnow heart (incl in cards) See also ry colon dhe2
colonecter m heartiness, geniality; bravery
colonen f colonednow core
colour (lyw) m colours colour
coloven f colovednow column
colpes m colpesow lever
colpon m colpons coupon
colyn m kelyn puppy
côma See clâfhun
comendya v approve; recommend; introduce (sb to sth) Note construction comendya may whrella / na wrella nebonen neppëth = recommend that sb do sth
comendyans m approval; recommendation
comfort (confort) m comfort; consolation See also heb comfort
comfortya (confortya) v comfort, console
comolek adj cloudy, overcast
comondya v command Note construction comondya dhe nebonen (or infixed pron) may whrella / na wrella neppëth = command sb to do / not to do sth
comparya v compare
comparyans m comparison; simile
compas m extent; compass
compassus adj comprehensive
compes adj straight; even; right (morally); qualified (for sth)
compla See campolla
complecter m complecterow complication (incl medical)
complek (completh) adj complex; complicated
complekhe ‖ v complicate
completh See complek
complethter m complexity
composa v straighten; put right; verify; qualify (for sth)
composter m composterow qualification
compôsya v compose (music, poetry etc)
compôsyth m compôsydhyon composer
comprehendya v include
compressa v oppress; bully
comptya (cowntya) v count (how many)
comûn m communion (sacrament)
comyck m comycks comic (periodical)
comyssyon m comyssyons commission (body)
conar f fury; mania
concêvya v conceive (all senses)
conceyt m concept
concrît (kestevyn) m concrete
concydra See consydra
condom m condoms condom
coneryak adj/m coneryogyon furious; manic; maniac
confessya v confess
confessyon m confessyons confession
confort See comfort
confortya See comfortya
confyrmya v confirm
cons f vagina
conscyans (keskians) m conscience
consel m consels council
Consel Kernow m Cornwall Council
consent m consent
constrîna v compel Note construction constrîna nebonen dhe wil neppëth = compel sb to do sth
constrînus adj compulsory
consûmyor m consûmyoryon consumer
consydra (concydra) v consider (all senses)
consystya a2 phr consist of
content m contens content
contentya v satisfy (sb)
contrary adj/m contrarys (dhe2) contrary (to); opposite; opponent, adversary As attributive adj contrary precedes or follows its noun See also i’n contrary part
contraweytya v ambush; intercept
contrefêtya v fake, forge
controllya v control
controllyans daromres air m air traffic control
convedhes v perceive, understand (eventive or stative) Note construction ev a wor convedhes = he understands (stative)
conversacyon m morals, behaviour
convyctya v convict
conyn m conynas rabbit
coodh m fall
coos m cosow wood (place of trees)
copel m coplow couple; pair
copia v copy
copy m copiow copy
cor m wax; polish (for shoes)
cor' See coref
cor lenter m polish (for furniture)
cora v wax (car, furniture, legs etc)
Corawys f Lent
cord m cordys chord
corden f kerdyn string
coref m beer, ale Note that for some the e in this word is silent, and it shortens colloquially to cor'
coref gell m pale ale
coref gorm m dark ale
coref scav m lager
corf (body) m corfow body
corf eskern m corfow skeleton
corf lahys m corfow constitution
corfassayans m gymnastics
corflan ‖ (corlan ‖) f corfladnow churchyard; graveyard, cemetery
corfloskva ‖ f corfloskvaow ‖ crematorium
corflywans ‖ m corflywansow ‖ tattoo
corforek adj physical
corjel See acordyon
corkyn m corkydnow cork; stopper; float (for fishing)
corlan See corflan
corn m kern horn; antler; speaker (device)
corn denewy m kern funnel (for pouring)
cornel See cornet
cornet m cornettow corner
corr-2 pref dwarf, mini-
corrbrëv ‖ m corrbrëves ‖ microbe, bug, germ
corrdodnor (popty pyng) ‖ m corrdonoryon ‖ microwave [oven]
cors m corsow course (navigation, study)
cort f cortys court (courtyard, legal, tennis etc)
cortes adj polite
cortesy m politeness, courtesy Note sense complimentary when used adjectivally
corvarvus m corvarvusy haddock
corynt du m coryns blackcurrant
cosa v itch; tickle; tingle
cosel adj quiet, still
coselhe ‖ v calm
cosmer m cosmers customer
cosmos m cosmos
cosolek adj calm, tranquil, peaceful
cosoleth m calm, tranquility, peace and quiet
còst m costys (costow) cost See also heb còst
còst (mona) spênys m costow expense
cost See i’n côstys-ma
costen f costednow basket (large and flat – e.g. for dog); target
costrel m costrels flask
costya v cost
cosva f itch; tickle; tingle
cosyn See cothman
cot adj short, brief Comp cotta
cot y berthyans phr impatient
cot y wolok phr short-sighted
côta m côtys coat
coth adj old; stale (bread etc) Comp cotha
cot'he ‖ v shorten
cothhe ‖ v age
cothman (cosyn) m cothmans friend
coton (bombas) m cotton
cov m covyon memory See also dry dhe gov, perthy cov
covath m record(s)
covep f covebow monument
covlen ‖ f covlednow ‖ dossier
covnôtya ‖ v note (for reference); minute
covnôtyans ‖ m covnôtyansow ‖ note(s) (for reference); minute(s) (record)
covrol ‖ f covrolyow ‖ register
covscrefa ‖ v register
covscrifva ‖ f covscrifvaow ‖ archive
covva f covvaow hideout
cow adj/m cowyow hollow; cavity
coward m cowars coward
cowas f cowosow shower (rain, washing)
cowdoll ‖ m cowdell ‖ crater; sinus
cowel m kewel basket (deep – e.g. for laundry); cage (for bird); hive (for bees)
coweth m cowetha companion; comrade, friend; pl company (companionship)
cowethas f cowethasow association, society; company, firm See also an Gowethas
cowethas cheryta f cowethasow charity (organization)
cowethasek See socyal
cowethyans m cowethyansow association (incl abstract); organization (specific)
cowl m soup
cowl-2 pref complete, entire; gross (finance) With nouns / adjectives leun-(2) is more common
cowlardak ‖ m checkmate
cowles m jelly
cowlsùm ‖ m cowlsùmys ‖ total
cowlwil ‖ v complete; fulfil; achieve
cowlwrians ‖ m achievement(s)
cowntnans m attitude(s)
cowntya See comptya
cowrek (hûjes) adj huge, enormous
cowrvargh ‖ m cowrvergh ‖ camel
cows m cowsow speech, talk
côwsel v (orth, dhe2) speak, talk (to) Pret côwsys or cowsas See also heb côwsel a2
cowsor m cowsoryon speaker (person)
coynt adj curious, odd, peculiar; shrewd
coyntys m peculiarity, quirk
cragh-Gernowek ‖ m bad Cornish
crambla v climb, clamber, scramble
cramblor m crambloryon climber
crampeth col crampethen pancakes
crampeth oy col crampethen omelettes
crampeth tellek col crampethen crumpets
cramvil ‖ m cramvilas ‖ reptile
cramyas v crawl
cras See [bara] cras
crasa v toast Verbal adj cresys
cravas m/v scratch, scrape
cravel f cravellow scraper
cravel ddya f cravellow eraser
crefhe ‖ v strengthen; reinforce; intensify
crefny adj/f greed(y)
creft f creftow craft, skill
crefter m strength; intensity; validity
creftor m creftoryon craftsman
creftus (serus) adj artificial
cregy v hang Pret crogas
crejy See cresy
crejyans f crejyansow belief; faith, religion
crellas m ruin (building)
crena (kerna, trembla) v tremble, shake intr
crenwredhen ‖ f crenwredhednow ‖ bulb (plant)
crenyth m crenydhyon vibrator
cres adj/m middle, centre See also in cres
cres m peace
cres y vrâster phr medium (size)
cresek adj central; average
cresen f cresednow centre (for particular activity)
creslu ‖ m police
crespoynt ‖ m hub (figuratively)
crespoyntya ‖ v (wàr2) focus (on) (figuratively)
cressya See encressya
cresten f crestednow crust
cresy (crejy) v (neppëth / dhe nebonen) believe Present-future crÿs Pret cresys
cresyk m cresygow crisp
cresys m crejysow credit
creunva f creunvaow reservoir; kitty
creunyon pl reserves
crev adj strong; intense; valid Comp creffa
creythen f creythednow scar
cria (pronounced 'creya', sometimes written creia) v shout, cry, call
cria in mes phr exclaim
crib f crîbow comb; ridge
crîbya v comb
crig m crigow crack
cris m crisyow shirt, blouse
cris T m crisyow T-shirt
cris whës m crisyow sweatshirt
crispows ‖ f crispowsyow ‖ waistcoat
Cristoneth f Christianity
Cristyon adj/m Cristonyon Christian
criv adj raw; unripe; crude
crobm adj bent; crumpled; numb with cold (fingers, toes) Comp crobma
crobma v bend; crumple; go numb with cold (fingers, toes)
crobmgenter ‖ f cromgentrow ‖ staple (fastening)
crobmgentra ‖ v staple
crôch m crôchys crutch Note du dewgrôch = [pair of] crutches
croder m crodrow sieve (for kitchen)
croffal (crothval) m grumble, growl, mutter; complaint
croffolas v (wàr2) grumble, growl, mutter (at); complain
crogen f cregyn shell (animal)
crogen pedn m cregyn skull
croglen ‖ f croglednow ‖ curtain
crohen f crehyn skin; leather
crohen an lagas f crehyn eyelid Note eyelids = crohen an lagasow
cron m cronow strap, thong
cronak m cronogas toad
cronak ervys m cronogas tortoise
cronk m cronkys blow, thump
cronkya v beat, thrash
crothval See croffal
croust m packed lunch; snack
croust wàr ves m picnic
crow m crewow socket
crow m crowyow hut, shed
crowd (fyll) m crowdys violin
crows f crowsow cross
crowsak adj cross, irritable, grumpy
crowseryow pl crossword
cruel adj cruel
crug m crugyow mound
crùllys adj curly
cruny v accumulate Pret crunys
cruskyn m cruskydnow tankard
cry m criow shout, cry, call
crycket m cricket (game)
crygh adj/m cryhow wrinkled, crinkled, rumpled; wrinkle
cryjyk adj religious
cûb m cûbys cube
cùbert See amary
cubmyas m (rag) permission (for) Note constructions cubmyas gwil neppëth, cubmyas dhe wil neppëth = permission to do sth Note phrase me a gebmer cubmyas teg = I'll be off now See also ry cubmyas rag
cubmyas lewyas m driving licence
cùcû f cùcûs cuckoo
cûcùmbra m cûcùmbrys cucumber
cudh adj/m concealed; covert; hiding-place
cudha v cover; conceal
cudhlen ‖ f cudhlednow ‖ cover (incl of book)
cudyn m cudydnow lock (hair); snag, problem
cùgol m cùgollow hood
cùhudha (acûsya) v accuse
cùhudhans (acûsacyon) m cùhudhansow accusation
cùhudhor a'n tu aberveth m cùhudhoryon whistle-blower
cul adj narrow Comp culla (culha)
culhe ‖ v narrow; restrict (sth)
cùlt m cùltys cult
culyak m culyogas cock[erel]
culyak reden m culyogas grasshopper; locust (incl figuratively)
cunor m cunoryon lighter
cùntell v gather, collect; pick up
cùntellek adj collective
cùntelles f congress, convention See also an Gùntelles Adhevîs
cùntellva f congregation; assembly
cùntellyans m collection; meeting (formal)
cunys col firewood; fuel (treated as singular when referring to petrol etc)
cûr m care (community, day, social etc)
cûr See dres an cûr
cûr powes m respite care
cùrry (sant melen Eyndek) m cùrrys curry
cùrun f cùrunyow crown
cùruna v crown
cùrunvîrùs See an cùrunvîrùs
cùryak m cùryogas pimple
cùsca v sleep
cùsk m sleep; dry rot
cùssul f cùssulyow advice; suggestion; plan
cùssulya v advise; suggest; discuss, plan intr Note constructions cùssulya dhe nebonen (or infixed pron) gwil neppëth, cùssulya nebonen dhe wil neppëth = advise sb to do sth, cùssulya nebonen na wrella neppëth = advise sb not to do sth
cùssulyador v cùssulyadoryon adviser
cùssulyans m consultation; counselling
cùssya v swear (bad language)
cùstard m custard
cuv adj cuvyon dear; kind Comp cuffa
cygaryk m cygarygow cigarette
cylynder m cylyndrow cylinder
cyment m cement
cynema See gwaya-mir
cynycus adj cynical
cyrcùmstans m cyrcùmstancys circumstance
cyrcùs See cyrk
cyrk (cyrcùs) m cyrcow circus
cyta f cytas city
D
dâ adj good; *like Note construction yn tâ = well See also an dâ
dâ lowr phr okay
dâ y vlas phr appetizing
dadhel (dal) f dadhlow debate; pl discussions
dadhla (dala) v debate
dadhelor m dadheloryon barrister
daffar m materials; appliance(s), instrument(s)
daffar cales m hardware (ICT)
daffar lybm m cutlery
dagrow pl tears (weeping)
dainty adj dainty, nice
dal See dadhel
dala See dadhla
dalathfos m beginning, origin
dalathor m dalathoryon beginner
dalgh m capacity (volume)
dalhedna v grasp; seize; arrest
dalhen f grasp; arrest
dall adj dellyon blind
dalla v dazzle; hoodwink Verbal adj dellys
dallath m/v begin(ning), start Pret dalathas Verbal adj dalethys
dalva f dispute, debate
dama f damiow mother; dame
dama dhâ (wheger) f damiow dâ mother-in-law
dama wydn f damiow gwydn grandmother
damach m damajys damage
damcanieth f damcaniethow theory Note phrase warlergh damcanieth ... in ober = in theory ... in practice
dampna See dampnya
dampnacyon m damnation; condemnation
dampnya (dampna) v damn; condemn
danjer See heb danjer, in danjer, perthy danjer
danon See danvon
dans m dens tooth
danvon (danon, dynwyn) v send, dispatch Verbal adj danvenys Note construction danvon nebonen a wil neppëth = send sb to do sth
daralla See drolla
daras m darajow door
daras gorotham m darajow emergency exit
darbar m apparatus, kit
darbaror m darbaroryon assistant (dental, laboratory etc)
darbary v prepare, provide
darbary shara v contribute (to sth)
dargan f prediction, forecast
dargana v predict, forecast Verbal adj dargenys
darlêsa (tavethly) v broadcast
darn m darnow piece, chunk Also used as quant + definite noun = some of
daromdak m traffic jam, congestion
daromres m/v traffic; coming(s) and going(s); come and go
darsewya v prosecute
dart m dartyow dart (for game)
darvos See wharvos
dascafos v retrieve
dascor v yield; give back, return
dasformya v reform
daslenwel v refill
dasleverel v repeat (sth said) Pret dasleverys or daslavaras
daslif m feedback (incl figuratively)
dasoberor m dasoberoryon reactor
dasseny v echo Pret dassonas
dasserghyans See an Dasserghyans Kernowek
dasson m echo
dassteusadow adj recyclable
dassteusya (eylgelghya ‖) v recycle
dastesky v revise (learning)
dastewynya v reflect (light)
dasvêwa v revive
daswel m daswelyow review
dasweles v review
daswerth See wor’taswerth
daswil v repeat (sth done)
dauncya v dance
dauncyor m dauncyoryon dancer
dauns m dauncyow dance
davas f deves sheep
de adv yesterday
de Gwener adv/m (on) Friday Note an Gwener = the Friday
de Lun adv/m (on) Monday Note that Lun = Moon is confined to this expression and an Lun = the Monday
de Merher adv/m (on) Wednesday Note an Merher = the Wednesday
de Merth adv/m (on) Tuesday Note an Merth = the Tuesday
de Sadorn adv/m (on) Saturday Note an Sadorn = the Saturday
de Sul adv/m (on) Sunday Note that Sul = literally Sun is confined to this expression and an Sul = the Sunday Note also phrase dres an Sul = at the weekend
de Yow adv/m (on) Thursday Note that Yow = literally Jupiter is confined to this expression and an Yow = the Thursday
debry v eat Pret debrys or debras
debrys ha deu phr all gone (food)
decernya v discern, distinguish
declaracyon m declaracyons declaration, assertion; announcement
declarya v declare, assert; announce
dëdh (> jëdh after an, in, udn) m dedhyow day See also settya dëdh
dëdh keas m dëdhyow deadline
Dëdh Tregedna m Dedhyow Tregedna Day (event where only Cornish is spoken)
dedhewadow See promys See also leun a dhedhewadow
dedhewy See promyssya
dëdhlyver m dëdhlyfryow diary
dedhyador m dedhyadoryon calendar
dedhyans m dedhyansow date
defendya v erase; eliminate; dispel
defens m defence
defia v defy
defînya v define
defînyans m definition
defolya v violate; rape
defowt m defect, bug; default, failure
defry (yn tefry) adv indeed
degador m degadoryon vehicle
degea v close, shut Verbal adj degës = closed, shut adj
degemeres (acceptya) v receive, accept; adopt (policy etc)
degemeror m degemeroryon recipient
degemerva See recepcyon
degensow See agensow
degol m degolyow holiday
degrê m degrês degree (rank, temperature)
degy See don
dehen m cream
dehen cowlys m clotted cream
dehen howl m suntan lotion
dehen rew (rewdhehen) m ice cream
dehesy v hurl, fling
del col dêlen pl delyow (delkyow) leaves
delanwes See awedhyans
delfyn (pyffyer) m delfynas dolphin
delînya v draw; delineate
delînyans m delînyansow drawing
delît m delight
delîtya v delight
delk m delcow jewellery (any piece fixed with a clasp)
dell hevel (past reference dell hevelly) phr apparently
dell yw ûsys (past reference dell o ûsys) phr usually
delow f delwow icon (all senses)
delvrys ‖ m delvrysow ‖ ideal
delvrysek adj ideal
delvrysieth f idealism
dêlya gans phr deal with
delycyùs adj delicious
delyfra (delyfrya, delyvra) v deliver (all senses); acquit Imperative delyrf
delyfrya See delyfra
delyvra See delyfra
demedhy v marry Pret demedhys or demedhas
demedhyans m wedding
democratek adj democratic
democratieth f democracy
demondya v demand
den m tus man; person (male or when indifferent to gender) See Grammar Words for pronominal use See also dhyrag tus
den dyfudhy m tus firefighter
den jentyl m tus gentleman
den rescous m tus rescuer
dendyl v earn; deserve
denethy v give birth (to); generate Pret denethys
denewy v pour Imperative denwa Pret denewys
den-gar ‖ adj humanitarian
densak adj/m densogas jagged; serrated; hake
densel v bite (to eat); chew
densyth m densydhyon dentist
denyl adj human
denythyans m denythyansow generation
departya v depart, leave
deray m disorder
derevel (drehevel) v raise; rise; erect, construct
derevyans See byldyans
derivadow m report, statement; information; manifesto
derivas m/v derivasow (orth, dhe2) tell, state, inform; report Pret derivys or derivas Imperative derif
derivas cot m derivasow summary
descador m descadoryon teacher
descor See dyscor
descrefa v describe
descryvyans (descrefans) m description
desedha v fit; adjust; set (device) Note desedhys = situated
desedhans m fitting (for clothes); adjustment; setting(s)
desef m desevyow assumption, presumption
deseghyer m deseghyeryow wiper (windscreen)
deseha v wipe [up]; drain
desempys adj/adv sudden, abrupt, immediate; instant (coffee etc); (also adhesempys) suddenly, abruptly, immediately
desevos v assume (presume)
desîn m desînys design
desînya v design
desîrya v desire
desk m deskys desk
desky v learn Pret descas Note construction desky neppëth dhe nebonen = teach sb sth
deskys brâs phr learned
desmygy (desmygya) v guess; imagine
desmygy knack obma / ena phr improvize
desmygya See desmygy
desmygyans m imagination; improvization
desmygyansus adj imaginary
desmyk m guess; puzzle; riddle
despîsya v despise
despît m insult; contempt See also in despît dhe2
despîtya v insult
desta v fixed 2nd state witness; certify
destnans m destiny
destria See dystrôwy
determya v determine Note constructions ev yw determys dhe wil neppëth, determys yw ganso gwil neppëth = he is determined to do sth
devar See dûta
devedhek adj future
devedhyans m devedhyansow arrival; origin
devera v drip; trickle
devera dagrow / goos phr shed tears / blood
devera dowr phr leak
deveryn m deverydnow drip, drop
devîs m desire, plan
devnyth m devnydhyow subject-matter; ingredient; use See also gwil devnyth a2
devyn m devydnow quotation
devynes v quote
dewana v penetrate Verbal adj dewenys
dewas m dewosow drink Note use for soft drink ('dewas scav') with qualifying noun: e.g. dewas lymon = lemonade
dêwdhek Cort an Gùrun pl the jury (in criminal trial)
dewdhorn du handlebars
dewedha v end, terminate
dewedhes adj late (in time) Comp moy dewedhes
dewetha adj last Usually precedes its noun but may follow for emphasis or in sense recent
dewfrik (frigow) du nose
dewheles v come / go back, return Pret dewhelys
dêwla du hands (pair)
dêwlin du knees (pair) See also mos wàr bedn dêwlin
dewweder du binoculars
dewyn m dewydnow beam, ray
dhan[a] adv then, in that case
dhe'n dor (dhe'n leur) phr down motion
dhe’n kensa vu phr at first sight
dhe'n leur See dhe'n dor
dhe'n lyha phr at least
dhe blebmyk phr plainly, directly (speaking)
dhe dre See tre
dhe gafos phr available
dhe le phr less adv qualifying verb
dhe les phr useful; interesting An alternative phrase a les is best avoided
dhe ves phr off, away motion
dhe vlâmya phr to blame
dhe voy phr more adv qualifying verb; all the more
dhe wary phr free (used with verbs like delyfra, gasa, mos)
dhe well phr better adv qualifying verb
dhe wir phr truly, really
dh’y blegadow phr to his satisfaction
dh'y vreus [ev] phr in his opinion
dhelergh (adhelergh) adv at the back See also wàr dhelergh
dhy See dy
dhyrag (arâg) dorn phr beforehand, in advance
dhyrag tus phr publicly
dial See venjans
dialwhedha v unlock
diambos adj unconditional; definitive
diamond m diamons diamond (shape, incl in cards)
diank m/v escape intr Pret dienkys Verbal adj dienkys
diankva f escapism
dianowy v no inflection gape; yawn
diantel adj precarious
diathves adj immature
diathvetter m immaturity
diegrys adj shocked, appalled
diek adj lazy, idle
dielvednans m dielvenansow analysis
dien adj whole, intact
dierbyn[a] v encounter
dieth yw phr it’s a pity / shame
diogel adj (rag) secure (against) Note phrase me a wor diogel = I know for a fact
diogelhe ‖ v ensure, make sure
diogely v (rag) secure, safeguard (against) Note phrases diogely flehes = child protection (safeguarding), diogely manylyon = data protection
dîss m dîcyow die (cube)
dîvya v dive
doctour m doctours doctor (usually PhD, sometimes medical only)
dohajëdh adv/m (in the) afternoon
dollar m dollars dollar
domynô m domynôs domino
don (degy) v carry Pret dug Imperative dog Verbal adj degys
dones See dos
dôpyans m doping (in sport)
dor m dorow earth; ground See also dhe’n dor
doraval See patâta
dorgis ‖ (dorgris ‖) m dorgîsyow ‖ earthquake
dorgris See dorgis
dorn m dornow hand (used for sth); handle (when used)
dornas See tysk
dornla m dornleow handle (generally)
dornlien See lien dorn
dorslynk ‖ m dorslyncow ‖ landslide
dorydhek adj geographic(al)
dorydhieth f geography
dos (dones) v come; arrive Pret deuth Imperative deus, dewgh Verbal adj devedhys See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms used in conditional sentences See also a dheu
dosbartha v sort (by category); set (by ability)
doth adj prudent; tactful, discreet
dothter m tact, discretion
dôtya v act like a fool Note construction bos dôtys wàr2 = be very fond of
dour adj/adv careful(ly), scrupulous(ly)
dourwith ‖ m intensive care
doust m dust
dov adj tame Comp doffa
dova v tame
down adj deep; profound Comp downa (downha)
downder m depth
dowr m dowrow water
dowr mûn m mineral water
dowr tobm Albanek / Wordhonek m whisk(e)y
dowr tobm molâss m rum
dowrgledh ‖ m dowrgledhyow ‖ drain (open); canal
dowrlam ‖ m dowrlabmow ‖ waterfall
dowror See an Dowror
dowryk tobm m vodka
dowt m dowtys (a2) doubt; *fear (misgiving) See also heb dowt, perthy dowt See Grammar Words for rag dowt
dowtya v doubt; fear (misgiving)
dôwys m/v choice; alternative (one of a range); choose; select; elect
dôwysel f dôwysellow menu (options)
dôwysqwartron ‖ m dôwysqwartronys ‖ constituency
dôwysyans m election
draggya v drag Verbal adj dreggys
draght m draghtys draught (drink); draft (document)
draghtys pl draughts (game)
dragon f dragonas dragon
drâma m drâmaow drama
dramatek adj dramatic
draylya v drag (behind)
dre hap phr by chance
dre hast (also gans, in, wàr2) phr hurriedly
dre hedna phr as a result
dre lycklod phr probably
dre rêson prep + noun, infinitive construction, na-clause dre rêson a2 verb-noun, pron because (of)
dre vrâs phr generally, mostly, on the whole
dre wall phr by accident
drefen prep + noun, verb-noun, infinitive construction, na-clause because (of) See also Grammar Words for use as a conjunction
drehedhes v reach, attain
drehevel See derevel
drehevyans See byldyans
dren m dreyn prickle; thorn (loosely)
dres an cûr phr over the limit (drink-driving)
dres ehen phr extremely
dres kynda phr extraordinary
dres musur phr immense
dres natur phr supernatural
dres otham See heb otham
dres pùptra ‖ phr above all
dreslebmel an lost phr jump the queue
dreys col dreysen brambles
drîvya v drive (all senses)
drog predicative adj bad; harmful; *regret Prefixed as drog-1(2) when attributive adj See also an drog, heb drog
drog dens m toothache
drog pedn m headache
drogatty (cleves codha) m epilepsy
drogdyby v suspect Pret drogdybys
drogga m droggys drug
drog-gerys adj notorious
drog-goans m indigestion
droglabm ‖ m droglabmow ‖ accident (with bad outcome)
Droglabmow ha Gorothobmow See [Adran] Droglabmow ha Gorothobmow
drogober (bad-ober) m drogoberow ‖ crime (individual)
drogoberor m drogoberoryon criminal
drogpës ‖ adj (a2) discontented, dissatisfied (with)
drogura v smear (messily)
drokhandla v mistreat Verbal adj drokhendlys or drokhyndlys
drokhanow m notoriety
drolla (daralla) m drollys folktale
dro-ma See tro
dron m drônow drone (unmanned aircraft)
druth adj valuable, precious
dry v bring Pret dros Imperatives dro (doroy), drewgh Verbal adj drës
dry (neppëth) dhe gov phr (nebonen) remind (sb of sth)
du adj black Comp duha See also mis Du
dùcheth m dùchethow duchy
dur m steel
Dùrdala ‖ dhe why See gromercy [dhis / dhe why]
durya v (ow qwil neppëth) last; survive; persist (in doing sth)
duryans m survival
dùstuny m dùstuniow fixed 2nd state evidence; reference (character, past performance etc)
dûta (devar) m dûtys duty See also wàr dûta
duw m duwow god
duwhan m sorrow, heartache
dy (dhy) adv there motion
dybarow adj unparalleled; odd (number)
dybarth (dyberth) m dybarthow parting (all senses)
dybarth See dyberth
dyber m dybrow saddle
dyberth (dybarth) v part (all senses) Pret dybarthas See also bagas dyberthys
dyberth See dybarth
dyberth in forgh v fork (road)
dyberthva f separation; distinction; bay (hospital)
dyblans adj distinct; definite
dybos adj unimportant
dybrias adj unmarried
dybris adj insignificant
dybyta adj ruthless, relentless
dydhan adj amusing See also meur y dhydhan
dydhana v amuse
dydhemedhy v divorce Pret dydhemedhys or dydhemedhas
dydhemedhyans m divorce
dydoll adj duty-free
dydro adj direct
dydrùssa v unpack
dyfen m/v prohibition; forbid, prohibit Verbal adj dyfednys
dyfeth See dysert
dyffrans adj/m different; difference
dyffres v protect
dyflas adj nasty, awful
dyflêryas m dyflêrysy deodorant
dyfroth adj no-nonsense
dyfudhor m dyfudhoryon extinguisher
dyfudhy v extinguish
dyfun adj awake
dyfuna v wake [up]
dyfybrylyor m dyfybrylyoryon defibrillator
dyfygya v decline; run out (sth); stall (engine)
dyfygyans m decline
dyfyk m shortage; deficit
dyfÿth See dysert
dygelmy v untie; disconnect Pret dygolmas
dyghtya v treat; service (vehicle)
dyghtyans m treatment (all senses); servicing (vehicle)
dyghtyor blew m dyghtyoryon hairdresser
dyglevejek adj/m dyglevejygyon disinfectant
dyglon adj/f downhearted; depressed; depression
dyglony v depress; lose heart, become depressed
dygompes adj uneven; anomalous
dygoweth adj solitary, lonely (sb)
dygowsejeth m dementia
dyguf adj unfriendly, unkind
dygwetha v shave (body hair)
dyharas See omdhyvlâmya
dyhaval adj (orth) unlike, different (from)
dyhepcor adj indispensable, essential
dyhow adj right (as opposed to left)
dyj abbr See dyjyn
dyjestya See gôy
dyjyn (abbreviated to dyj) m dyjydnow dot; decimal point
dylasva f dylasvaow wardrobe
dylâtya v delay, postpone
dylea v delete; cancel
dylla (dyllo) v emit; publish Imperative dylla (dyllo), dyllowgh
dyllans m emission(s); edition
dyllas m dylajow clothes
dyllas compes-powes phr smart casual
dyllas neyja m dylajow swimsuit
dyllo See dylla
dyllor m dylloryon publisher
dymensyon m dymensyons dimension
dynamyk adj dynamic
dynar m denerow penny
dynasak adj/m dynasogyon civil; civilian
dynasydhieth f citizenship
dynasyth m dynasydhyon citizen
dynerhy v send regards Pret dynerhys
dynwyn See danvon
dynya v attract
dynyak adj attractive
dynyta m dignity
dyowl (> jowl after an) m dewolow devil See also orth an jowl
dyppa m dyppys dip (incl edible)
dyrêson adj irrational
dyrêwl adj/m unruly, chaotic; anarchy, chaos
dyrolya v unroll
dyrusca v peel; graze (wound)
dysableth m dysabledhow disability
dysawor adj unpleasant, nasty
dyscans (adhyscans) m education, training
dyscansek (adhyscansek) adj educational
dyscarga v unload; discharge
dyscas m dyscasow lesson; tuition; doctrine
dyscler adj blurred; opaque; dim
dyscor (descor) m dyscoryon pupil, student (language class etc)
dyscortes adj rude, impolite, brusque
dyscortesy m rudeness
dyscos adj unprotected (incl sex); vulnerable (sb)
dyscownt m dyscowntys discount
dyscrewya v unscrew
dyscudha v uncover; reveal
dysebylya v unplug
dysert (dyfeth, dyfÿth) m dysertys desert
dysfavera v discriminate against
dysfaverans m discrimination
dyskerheth m gravity (physics)
dyskevera (dyskevra) v disclose, expose
dyskevra See dyskevera
dysky v undress (sb); take off (sth) Pret dyscas This word may be spelled dy’sky to avoid confusion with older spellings of desky
dyslel adj disloyal; dishonest
dyslelder m disloyalty; dishonesty
dyslen adj unfaithful
dysmailya v unwrap
dysobedyens See dysobeyans
dysobeya v disobey
dysobeyans (dysobedyens) m disobedience
dysonest adj indecent, improper
dyspêr m despair
dysplegya v unfold; unwind; develop
dysplegyans m development
dysplêtya v unfurl
dysqwedhes v show, demonstrate, display, exhibit; appear (come into sight) Imperative dysqwa
dysqwedhyans m dysqwedhyansow show, demonstration, display, exhibition
dysqwîtha (omdhysqwîtha) v relax (leisure time)
dyssent m disagreement
dyssentya v disagree
dystaga v detach Verbal adj dystagys
dystak adj detached; independent (incl politics)
dystempra v upset (sb)
dystowgh (heb let, wàr nùk) adv immediately
dystrôwy (destria) v destroy Pret dystrôwys
dystrybûtya v distribute
dyswil v ruin (sb); spoil (sth)
dyth m dythys saying
dyvarra v prune
dyvarva v shave (face)
dyvarvor m dyvarvoryon shaver (for face)
dyvedhow adj sober (not drunk)
dyvers adj diverse; various
dyveth adj shameless
dyvîcyor (trogentrel ‖) m dyvîcyoryon screwdriver
dyvra (dyvroa) v [e]migrate
dyvroa See dyvra
dyvroyas m dyvroysy migrant
dywel adj invisible
dyweres adj helpless (sb); hopeless (sth)
dyweth m end (time, sequence) See also wàr an dyweth
dywethyn adj stiff, inflexible
dyweyth adj unemployed
dywodhaf adj unbearable, intolerable
dywostyth adj disobedient, non-compliant
dywredhya v uproot; eradicate
dywreydhak adj/m dywreydhogyon bisexual
dywros ‖ f dywrosow ‖ bicycle
dywrosa ‖ v cycle
dywrosyth ‖ m dywrosydhyon ‖ cyclist
dywrosyth ‖ jyn m dywrosydhyon ‖ motorcyclist
dywvogalen ‖ f dywvogalednow ‖ diphthong
dywvregh du arms (pair: cradling, embracing etc)
dywyêthek ‖ adj bilingual
dywysyans m industry
dywysycter m enthusiasm, zeal
dywysyk adj enthusiastic, conscientious
E
eâ interj yes
eborn See ebron
ebost See rîvbost
Ebrel See mis Ebrel
ebron (eborn) f sky
ebyl m ebylyon peg (incl for clothes); plug (electrical, sink etc)
ebylya v plug in
economy (erbys) m economy
economyth m economydhyon economist
edhen m ÿdhyn (edhnow) bird
edrek m *regret
edyak See bobba
efan adj wide (in several dimensions)
efander m space (incl outer)
efanhe ‖ v widen
effect See effeth
effeth (effect) m & f effethyow effect
effethus adj effective, efficient
egerel f egerellow opener
egery v open Pret egoras Verbal adj egerys = open adj
eglos f eglosyow church
egor Duw See caja
êhel f êhelyow axle; axis
ehen f ehenow kind, sort; species See also dres ehen, gwil oll y ehen
el m eleth angel
elastyk m elastic
electronek adj/m electronic(s)
elgeth f elgethyow chin
elvednek adj elementary, basic
elven f elvednow element; spark; factor; pl outline (of topic)
elyn adj net
elyn m elydnow elbow; angle
elyn pedrak m elydnow right angle
emôcyon m emôcyons emotion
emôcyonus adj emotional
emôjy m emôjiow emoji
empîr m empire
emprour m emprouryon emperor
empydnyon pl brain[s]
ena adv there; then
ena See enef
enawel (teweth) f enawellow storm
enbroans m immigration
enbroyas m enbroysy immigrant
encladhva f encladhvaow burial; cemetery
encledhyas m/v burial; funeral; bury
encressya (cressya, moghhe ‖) v increase
enebyans See an Enebyans
enef (ena) f enevow soul
enep m enebow [sur]face (of object)
enesegy v insulate
enevieth f psychology
engrys See serry
enjoya v enjoy
enora See onora
enour See onour
enporth m enporthow import
enportha v import
ensampyl See exampyl
entanus See pigus
entanya See frobma
entra v (dhe2, in) enter
entrans (entryng) m entransow entrance
entryng See entrans
envies adj envious, jealous
envy (avy) m envy; enmity; enemy (especially collective) See also perthy envy
enys f enesow island
enys’he ‖ v isolate
eos See eosyk
eosyk (eos) f eosygow nightingale
epscop m epscobow bishop
epydemyk m epydemygyon epidemic
er prep by (the hand, the arm etc)
er y varth phr surprisingly
erba m erbys herb
erbys See economy
erbysus adj thrifty, economical
erbysy v save (be sparing of)
erbysyon pl savings
eredy See iredy
erel See aral
ergh m snow See also gwil ergh
erghlaw ‖ m sleet
erghslynk ‖ m erghslyncow ‖ avalanche
erhy v order (sb, sth) Pret erhys Note constructions erhy dhe nebonen (or infixed pron) gwil neppëth or a wil neppëth or erhy may whrella nebonen neppëth = order sb to do sth, erhy na wrella nebonen neppëth = order sb not to do sth
ertans (erytans) m inheritance
erthygyl See artykyl
ervira v decide (to); conclude Note construction bos ervirys dhe wil neppëth = be determined to do sth
ervirans m erviransow decision; conclusion
ervirus adj decisive, conclusive
eryta v inherit
erytans See ertans
escar m eskerens enemy
escarus adj hostile
esedha (sedha) v sit [down]
esedhva f esedhvaow lounge; siege
esedhvos m esedhvosow session; eisteddfod
esel m esely limb; member
esel seneth m esely MP (member of parliament)
eseleth m membership
eseth f esedhow seat (incl in Parliament) See also a’y eseth
eskelly grehyn m bat (animal)
eskyna v (war2) mount (horse etc); board (vehicle)
eskyner m eskyneryow lift, elevator
eskynva f eskynvaow ramp
eskys f eskyjyow (skyjyow) shoe
eskys slynkresek ‖ f eskyjyow skate (for ice skating)
eskys sport f eskyjyow (skyjyow) trainer
esmal (owmel) m enamel
especyal See specyal
esporth m esporthow export
esportha v export
essens m essencys essence
Est See mis Est
establyshya v establish
estêmya v admire
estêmyans m admiration
estrednek adj alien, strange
estren adj/m estrenyon foreign; foreigner
estyll col estyllen shelving
êsy adj easy Comp êsya or moy êsy Note constructions êsy yw gwil neppëth, êsy yw dhe wil neppëth = it is easy to do sth
etew m etewy log (for burning)
êthedna v steam; vape (also vêpya in this sense)
êthen f steam
ethom See otham
eur f euryow hour, time (specific, incl by the clock) See also bys i’n eur-ma, i’n eur-ma, i’n eur-na, pùb eur [oll]
euryador m euryadoryon timetable
euryor m euryorow watch; timer
euth m terror
euthvil ‖ m euthvilas ‖ monster
euthwas ‖ m euthwesyon ‖ terrorist
euthweyth ‖ m terrorism
euver adj futile
eva v drink
eva yêhes phr + noun toast (sb)
evreth adj/m evredhyon disabled
ewl [boos] f appetite
ewn adj right, correct See also mos i’n ewn fordh
êwna v correct; mend, repair; mark (learner’s work)
êwnans m correction; repair; marking (of learner’s work)
êwnder m correctness; fairness
ewnhensek ‖ adj moral, ethical
ewnran ‖ f ewnradnow ‖ ration
êwnor m conditioner
ewon col ewonen foam, froth
ewrô m ewrôs euro
ewyn m ewynas nail (anatomy); claw
examnacyon m examnacyons examination (incl medical)
examnya v examine (incl medically)
exampyl (ensampyl) m examplys example See also rag exampyl
exampyl kyns m examplys precedent
excepcyon m excepcyons exception
experyens m experience
exponencyal adj exponential As attributive adj exponencyal precedes or follows its noun
eylgelghya See dassteusya
eylya v alternate
eythyn col eythynen gorse
F
fâcya v pretend
fakel f faclow flare; inflammation
fakel mellow f arthritis
falhas v mow
falja (felja) v split Verbal adj feljys
fâls predicative adj false Prefixed as fâls-1 (fug-2) when attributive adj
fâls m fâljow split
fancy m fancy; fantasy
fara m/v conduct, behaviour; behave; fare
fardel f fardellow package; pl luggage, baggage
fardellyk See packet
fashyst m fashystyon fascist
fâss (vysach, bejeth) m fassow (fâcys) face
fassyon m fassyons fashion (all senses)
fassyonus adj fashionable
fast adj firmly fixed; stable; permanent Also used as adv fast (all senses)
fast'heans ‖ m confirmation
fastya v fasten Verbal adj fastys
fatla genes / geno'why? phr how are you?
fav col faven beans
fav pebys col baked beans
faverans specyal m treat
faverus adj favourable
favour m favour; appearance (how sb looks)
fedna v overflow
fekyl predicative adj insincere Prefixed as fekyl-1 when attributive adj
fekyl-cher m insincerity, hypocrisy
fel adj crafty, cunning
felja See falja
felshyp m friendship; squad (football); team (cricket); cast (play)
femynyst m femynystyon feminist
fenester f fenestry window
fenomenon m fenomena phenomenon
fenten f fentydnyow spring (water); fountain
fentenva f fentenvaow spa
fer m feryow fair (fun, trade)
fer sparyon m feryow jumble sale
fers adj fierce
fest adv very Precedes or follows its adj
fest m festyow feast; festival (secular)
feth m & f fêthyow fact
fetha v defeat, beat
fevyr m fevyrs fever
fia [dhe'n fo] phr flee
fienasow pl fretting, anxiety
fin adj fine, delicate
fin m fînyow limit (physical, abstract); pl extent
finweth f limit (abstract); final(e)
finweth toth f speed limit
flàm m flabmow flame
flêrya v stink
flogh m flehes child See also gans flogh
flogh wydn m flehes gwydn grandchild
floghcovior ‖ m floghcovioryon ‖ babysitter, childminder
floghva f floghvaow nursery, crèche
floren f florednow lock
floren crog f florednow padlock
floren kesnyver f florednow combination lock
flour attributive adj/m flourys finest, unequalled; flower
flourys gwëdh pl blossom
flows m nonsense
flû (anwesva) m influenza, flu
flûr m flûrys deck (ship)
flyckra v flicker
flyrtya v flirt
foesyk m foesygyon fugitive; refugee
fol adj/m felyon fool(ish)
folednyk f folenygow leaflet
folen f folednow page
folen reckna f folednow spreadsheet
folya See holya
fong m fongow fungus
fônow pedn pl headphones
fordh f fordhow way; road See also [in] neb fordh
fordh adro f fordhow roundabout (traffic)
forgh pl fergh (ferhy) fork
form f formys form
formya v form, create
forn f fornow oven; stove
fors m force (incl physics) See also na fors
forsâkya v abandon
forùm m fora forum
fos f fosow wall
fôtô[graf] See skeusen
fôtôgrafieth See skeusenieth
fôtôgrafya ‖ v photograph
fowt m fowtys lack; mistake
fowt perthyans m impatience
fracsyon See radnriv
fram m framyow frame
framya v frame
franchys (franketh) m freedom, liberty
frank adj free
franklondyor ‖ m franklondyoryon ‖ smuggler
frappya v strike (blow)
fraws m fraud
frêga v tear up, shred
fresk adj fresh Comp fresca
freth adj vigorous, energetic Comp fretha
frethter m vigour, energy
fria v fry
frigow See dewfrik
frobma (entanya) v get agitated
frobmans m agitation
frobmys yn fas phr excited (positive)
frodn f frodnow restraint; bridle; brake; pl reins
frodna v restrain, curb; brake
front m frontys front (political, weather)
frony v snort; sniff
fros m frosow flow, current, stream
frôsa v gush
frôsek adj fluent
frôsus adj effusive
frût m frûtys fruit
FSS See Furv Scrifys Savonek
fug- See fâls
fûgen See whiogen
fùj m fudge
fùndya v found
fùndyans m institute, institution
fur adj wise, sensible, prudent Comp furra (furha)
furneth m wisdom, prudence
furv See an Furv Scrifys Savonek
furvel f furvellow formula
furvlen ‖ f furvlednow ‖ form (to fill in)
furvlen toll f furvlednow tax return
furvus adj formal
furvwir ‖ adj virtual
furvyans m format
fusen See rocket
fusyk adj lucky, fortunate
fycsyon m fiction
fydhyador m fydhyadoryon trustee
fydhyans m reliance; trust (legal) See also an Fydhyans Kenedhlek
fyges col fygesen figs; dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
fygùr m fygùrs figure (all senses)
fygùratyf adj figurative
fylgeth m soot
fylgh raf f fylghyow strimmer
fyll See crowd
fyllel v (dhe2) fail (to)
fylm m fylmys film (photography, cinema)
fylmya v film
fysek See medhegieth
fysky v rush, dash Pret fyscas
fysla v (gans) fidget; fiddle (with)
fystena v hurry
fyt m fyttys match (sport)
fytty adj appropriate, suitable
G
galeth f galethow galaxy
gallon m gallons gallon
gallos m/v + verb-noun power; ability; can, may, be able to See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
galosek adj powerful
galow m galowow call; invitation
galwans m vocation, occupation, profession
galwansek adj vocational
galwansus adj professional
gam m game (all senses)
ganow m ganowow mouth
gans / warbydn an howl phr clockwise / anti-clockwise
gans flogh See torrak
gans gorhemydnow / gor[he]mynadow a'n gwella phr best regards
gans hedna phr thereupon; moreover
garlont m garlontow garland, wreath
garm f garmow call, cry (incl of animal); slogan
garnsy m garnsys jersey
garnsy cùgol m garnsys hoodie
garow adj rough, harsh; violent Comp garwa or moy garow
garowder m roughness, harshness; violence
garr f garrow leg
garren f garednow stem, stalk
garth gwary m & f gardhow (gerdhyer) playground Mixed gender and unexpected spelling of singular are both due to English influence
gasa v leave; let; let go (of) Note construction gasa nebonen dhe wil neppëth = let sb do sth Imperative gesowgh Verbal adj gesys
gasa dhe godha phr drop tr
gasa dhe goll phr neglect
gasa mes phr leave out, omit
gass m gas See also heb gass
gava v (neppëth dhe nebonen) forgive (sb for sth) Verbal adj gevys or gyvys
gavar f gever (gyfras) goat See also an Avar
gawlek adj (wàr2) astride, straddling
gay adj gay (all senses)
gedlînen See lînen gedya
gedlyver ‖ m gedlyfryow ‖ guidebook
gedya v guide
gedyor m gedyoryon guide
geler f gelerow coffin
gell adj brown (light)
gelwel v call; invite
genesygeth f birth
genesyk adj genesygyon native; innate, inherent
Genver See mis Genver
genydnek adj genetic
genyn m genydnow gene; pl DNA (coding)
genys See bos genys
ger m geryow word; comment See also gorra in geryow
gerdardhyans ‖ m etymology
gerlyver ‖ m gerlyfryow ‖ dictionary
gerva f gervaow vocabulary; glossary
gerys dâ See meur y hanow
ges m joke, joking See also gwil ges a2
geseth m irony
gesus adj facetious, satirical
gesya v make fun of (sb), mock (humourously); joke
gesyor m gesyoryon comedian
gevell m gevellas twin See also an Evellas
gis m gîsyow manner, style
gis screfa m gîsyow style (writing)
gladn f gladnow bank (river, lake etc)
gladn an mor f seaside
gladn gales f hard shoulder (motorway)
glân adj/adv clean; with adj completely Comp glâna (glânha) As adv glân follows its adj
glanhe ‖ v clean; launder (incl money); wipe (to clean)
glanyth adj clean-and-neat; hygienic
glanythter m hygiene
glas adj blue, green, grey (focus on brightness)
glasrudh ‖ (pùrpur) adj purple, violet
glaw m rain See also gwil glaw
glawjy m glawjiow ‖ shelter (from rain: bus etc)
glawlen ‖ f glawlednow ‖ umbrella (for rain)
glëb adj wet, moist, damp Comp gleppa
glebor m moisture, damp
glebya v wet, moisten, dampen
glehy v soak
glena v (orth, dhe2) cling, stick (to)
glesyn m glesydnow lawn; green (bowling, golf)
glew adj bright; acute, intense Comp glewa
glin m glinyow knee
gloos See pain
glory m glory
gloryùs adj glorious
glow m coal
glow predn m charcoal
glus m glue; paste; purée
glus dens See toos dens
glus gwethyn m latex
glus knias m chewing gum
glusa v glue, paste
glûten m gluten
glûth m dew; condensation
glûthglaw ‖ m drizzle
glyttra v glitter
gnas f gnâsyow nature, quality, character
gober m gobrow wage(s), salary; fee
gobonya v trot, jog
gobren See settya wor’gobren
gobrena (rentya) v hire, rent
gobrys dâ phr well paid
gocky adj/m gockies silly, stupid, absurd
gockyneth m silliness, stupidity, absurdity
goderry v interrupt (sth) Pret godorras
godh (go’dhor ‖) m godhas mole (animal)
godhaf See godhevel
Godhalek m Gaelic (languages: Irish, Scottish, Manx, optionally preceded by an)
godhevel (godhaf) v tolerate Pret godhevys
godhevyans m tolerance
go’dhor See godh
godhvos m/v + verb-noun know(ledge); know how to See also whensys dhe wodhvos See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
godn m godnys gun
godolhyn lent'he ‖ m godolhydnow ‖ speed bump
godra v milk
godrabm m cramp
godrega v (in) stay (in a place for business or pleasure)
godros m/v threat(en)
godrosladrans ‖ m blackmail
godroth bùrm m yeast extract
gogell f gogellow cell (biology)
goheles v avoid
gohelus adj evasive
gol m gôlyow goal (football etc)
goledna v claim (sth as entitlement)
golegy v edit
goles m bottom, base (of sth); sole (shoe) See also wàr woles
golesen Gernowek f golesednow Kernowek Cornish kilt
golf m golf
golghva f golghvaow bathroom
golghva kerry f golghvaow car wash
golhy v wash
golia v wound
gologva f gologvaow outlook; perspective; scene (play, film)
golok f sight (seeing, sth seen); look (act of looking)
golok scav f glance
golok vian f glimpse
golow adj/m golowys bright; light, glow
golow trafyk m golowys traffic light
golowboynt ‖ m golowboyntys ‖ highlight
golowbren ‖ m golowbrednyer ‖ lamp post
golowjy m ‖ golowjiow ‖ lighthouse
golowy v light; glow
golowyn X m golowydnow X-ray
golsowes (goslowes) v [orth, dhe2] listen (to)
golsowyas (goslowyas) m golsowysy listener
golvan m golvanas sparrow
goly m goliow wound
golya v sail
gôlya v celebrate (birthday, anniversary etc)
golyth m golythyon roast meat
golyth Tùrkek m golythyon kebab
gon m gonow gown, robe
gonys m/v cultivation; working (at sth); cultivate Inflected stem gonedh-
gonys has phr sow seed
gonysegeth f culture
goodh f godhow goose
gool m golyow festival
gool m & f golyow sail
gool ilow m golyow music festival
goos m blood
gooth m pride (positive); pride (negative), arrogance
gooth mûn f gwythy lode
gora (gorha) m hay
gorbeskys (gordew) adj obese
gordennva f gordenvaow overdraft Pre-occluded dn is rare
gordew See gorbeskys
gordhuwher adv/m (in the) evening
gordhya v worship
gordhylla (gordhyllo) v fire, sack (from job)
gordhyllo See gordhylla
gordhyor m gordhyoryon worshipper
gorfenna v finish Pre-occluded dn is rare
gorgevren f gorgevrednyon hyperlink
gorgwergh See anfel
gorhal m gorholyon ship
gorhanus adj enchanting
gorhemmyn m/v gorhemydnow bid(ding), command Pret gorhemydnys Verbal adj gorhemydnys Pre-occluded bm is rare Note construction gorhemmyn dhe nebonen gwil nampëth = bid sb do sth See also gans gorhemydnow a'n gwella
gorhemmyn medhek m prescription
gorhemynadow See gans gorhemynadow a'n gwella
gorher m gorheryow cover, lid
gorheras m cladding
gorhery v cover (with sth for the purpose: lid, upholstery etc)
gorholeth m demand
gorholus adj demanding, challenging
gorlanwes m luxury
gorlanwesek adj luxurious
gorlywa v exaggerate
gorm adj brown (dark)
gormel See praisya
gormola (prais) m gormolys praisegwy
gormynadow See gans gormynadow a'n gwella
gorotham m gorothobmow emergency
gorour m gorwer hero
gorow adj male; masculine (grammar)
gorra v put, place, lay; take, send Note construction gorra A in le B = replace A with B, substitute B for A
gorra dhe dhyscans phr educate
gorra dhe wil phr apply (process etc)
gorra in arhow phr place on deposit
gorra in (avell) charj dhe2 phr entrust to
gorra in geryow phr express (in words)
gorra meth in phr embarrass
gorra moy dhe2 phr supplement
gorra own in phr frighten, scare
gorra scruth in phr horrify, shock
gorra tan in phr set fire to / alight
gorras m gorrasow lift (in vehicle)
gorsaf m gorsavow station (bus, railway) Note 2nd state orsaf, orsavow
gorth-1(2) pref anti-, counter-
gortheby v [dhe2] answer, reply, respond; correspond (sth to sth) Pret gorthebys
gortheneby v confront; oppose
Gortheren See mis Gortheren
gorthsav ‖ m resistance (to proposal, policy etc)
gorthviotyk ‖ adj/m gorthviotygyon ‖ antibiotic
gorth-Yedhôwieth ‖ f antisemitism
gorthyp m gorthebow answer, reply, response
gortos v wait (for) Imperative gorta
gorvarhas f gorvarhasow supermarket
gorwedha See growedha
gorwel m horizon
goskes m goskesow shelter (all senses)
goskesy v shelter
goslowes See golsowes
goslowyas See golsowyas
gossenek See callek
gostyth adj (dhe2) obedient (to), compliant (with)
gostythter m obedience, compliance
gothys (balgh) adj proud (negative), arrogant
gour m gwer husband
gour ambosys m gwer fiancé
gov See an Gov
govenek m *hope See also tùlla
gover m goverow brook, stream
governa v govern, run (Cornwall, town etc)
governans m governansow government
govyn m/v enquiry; request, ask (for); charge (amount) Pret govydnas or govydnys Note constructions govyn orth nebonen mar = ask sb if / whether, govyn neppëth orth nebonen = ask sb for sth, govyn orth nebonen gwil neppëth = ask sb to do sth
govynador m govynadoryon questionnaire
govynadow m enquiry; request, application
govynva f enquiry desk, information point
gow adj/m gowyow false (lying); lie(s), falsehood See also heb wow
gow gwir m paradox
gowdhan m gowdhanas moth
gowek adj/m gowygyon lying; liar
gowleverel ‖ v [tell a] lie Pret gowleverys ‖ or gowlavaras ‖
gôy (dyjestya) v digest
gradh m gradhow grade; degree (incl university)
gradhva f scale
graf m grafow graph (all senses)
grahel f grahellow heap, pile
grahella v heap, pile
gràm m gramow gram
gramer m grammar
gramercy [dhis / dhe why] See gromercy [dhis / dhe why]
grappa m grappys grape
grâss m grassow (a2, rag) grace; pl outside fixed phrases thanks (for) Note constructions aswon (godhvos) grâss dhe2 (a2) = thank (for), grâss dhe2 = thanks to
grassyùs adj gracious
grastal ‖ m grastalyow ‖ gratuity, tip
grava clevyon m gravadhow stretcher
grava ros m gravadhow wheelbarrow
gravyans m engraving
gre f greyow herd, flock
gre sodhogyl m official status
grêf m grêvys grief
greun col greunen grains; berries
greun olew col greunen olives
greunvoos ‖ m cereal (incl for breakfast)
grêvya v grieve tr
gris See stair
grolyak adj grolyogyon whinger
gromercy (gramercy) [dhis / dhe why] (meur ras dhis / dhywgh, Dùrdala dhe why) phr (a2, rag) thank you (for) Note construction gromercy dhis ha ty dhe wil neppëth + verb-noun = thank you for doing sth
gromyal m/v growl; rumble
grow m grit
growedha (gorwedha) v lie [down] Note 2nd state wrowedha
groweth See a’y wroweth
grownd m ground (especially figuratively) Note 2nd state wrownd
growndya v base (argument, assumption etc) Note 2nd state wrowndya
growyn (rabmen ‖) col growynen gravel
grug col heather
grugys m grugysow belt; zone Note 2nd state wrugys, wrugysow
grugys sawder m grugysow safety belt; life-belt
gùbman m seaweed
gùhy col gùhien wasps
gul See gwil
gùlan (gwylan) f gùlanas [sea]gull
gûn f gonyow down[land], moor[land]
gùstel m gùstlow riot
gùsygen f gùsygednow bladder; blister; black pudding
gùsygen air f gùsygednow balloon (toy)
gwacter m emptiness, void; vacuum
gwadn adj weak; dim (light) Comp gwadna (gwadnha)
gwadnhe ‖ v weaken; dim (light)
gwadnrêwlya ‖ v mismanage
gwag adj empty, vacant; hungry (between meals) Comp gwacka
gwain m gwains gain, profit
gwainya v gain; win (incl game)
gwaityans m expectation
gwakhe ‖ v empty
gwall See also dre wall
gwana v pierce Verbal adj gwenys
gwanas m gwanasow puncture; piercing
gwander m weakness
gwandra v wander; ramble Note phrase gas cavow dhe wandra = don’t worry
gwara m goods (bought and sold)
gwardya v guard
gwarak f gwaregow bow; arch
gwarak an glaw f rainbow
gwarak wysk f gwaregow coat-hanger
gwariel f gwariellow toy
gwarior m gwarioryon player (game); actor
gwarnya v warn
gwarnyans m gwarnyansow warning; notice (upcoming event)
gwarr f gwarrow neck (nape); shoulders (loosely)
gwartha adj/m gwarthavyon upper; top
gwarthek col cattle (typically cows)
gwarthevya v predominate
gwarthowl f gwarthowlow stirrup
gwary m/v gwariow play (incl in theatre); game Pret gwarias See also dhe wary
gwary bord m gwariow board game
gwary dall m gwariow raffle
gwary dauns m gwariow dance (event)
gwary fol m gwariow farce (incl figuratively)
gwary ilow m gwariow musical
gwary kenys m gwariow opera
gwary mil dabm m gwariow jigsaw puzzle
gwary mir m gwariow spectacle (entertainment)
gwary wàr eryow phr pun, play on words
gwaryjy ‖ m gwarijiow ‖ theatre (indoor)
gwaryva f gwaryvaow stage (theatre)
gwas m gwesyon assistant (shop etc); waiter; fellow, chap, guy
gwasca v press, squeeze, compress Verbal adj gweskys See note at gweskel
gwascas m pressure
gwask f press (incl media)
gwastas adj level
gwastell f gwastellow wafer
gwâv m gwavow winter
gwâvgùsca ‖ v hibernate
gway m gwayow move[ment], motion
gwaya v move (physically)
gwaya-mir ‖ (cynema) m cinema
gwaynten m spring (season)
gweder m gwedrow glass
gweder aspias (pellwelor) m gwedrow telescope
gweder lyw m gwedrow stained glass
gweder meras (myrour) m gwedrow mirror
gwëdh col gwedhen trees
gwedhyl m gwedhylyow amount left over; balance (on account)
gwëdhpoll m chess
gwedhen-ven ‖ m gwedhen-venow ‖ [tree] trunk
gwedhow adj widowed
gwedhra v wither
gwednal (gwenhal) f gwenyly swallow (bird); shuttle[cock]
gwedren f gwedrednow glass (for drinking)
gwel m gwelyow field (open, also physics and figuratively)
gwel m & f sight (sth seen) See also mos mes a wel
gwelen f gwelyny stick, rod; cue (for pool etc)
gwelen debry f gwelyny chopstick
gwelen eva f gwelyny straw (for drinking)
gweles v see Fut gwelvyth Note also gwelyr = see in cross-references
gwelha See gwella
gwelhe ‖ (gwella) v improve
gweljow (gwelsow) bian m gwelsevyow scissors
gwell adj better ; *prefer Usually precedes its noun but may follow for emphasis See also dhe well
gwella (gwelha) adj best Usually precedes its noun but may follow for emphasis See also an gwella oll ganso, gwil gwella galla, oll an gwella
gwella v See gwelhe
gwels col gwelsen grass
gwelsow bian See gweljow bian
gwely m gweliow bed
gwely dëdh (loven, sôfa) m gweliow couch, settee, sofa
gwèn m anus
Gwener See de Gwener Also means Venus (and is then feminine)
gwengel v wriggle, squirm
gwenhal See gwednal
gwenogen f gwenogednow wart
gwenogen troos f gwenogednow verruca
gwenwharth ‖ m gwenwharthow ‖ grin
gwenwherthyn ‖ v grin Pret gwenwharthas
gwenyn col gwenenen bees
gwer adj green Note an Weryon = the Greens
gweres m/v help (orth = with) Note construction gweres [dhe] nebonen ow qwil neppëth = help sb to do sth See also gwil gweres dhe2
gweres mona m subsidy
gweresor m gweresoryon helper
gwerghsys m virginity
gwerhes See an Werhes
gwern f gwernow mast (incl for communication)
gwerrya v fight a war
gwerryans m gwerryansow war[fare]
gwers f gwersyow verse
gwersyon See versyon
gwerth f sale
gwertha v sell
gwerthjy See shoppa
gwerthor m gwerthoryon seller; salesman
gweryn f folk; pieces (chess etc)
gwerynor m gwerynoryon peasant; worker (proletarian); pawn (chess)
gwerynvôta See referendùm
gweryson See reward
gweskel v beat, strike; hit (target) Note that gwasca and gweskel are essentially the same word: only the verb-nouns have distinct forms
gwestva f hospitality; guest room
gwesty m gwestiow guest house
Gwesyon (Mebyon) pl Gents (toilet)
gwetha (gwitha) v (rag) keep, preserve, protect (from) Imperative gwith
gwetha v See gwethhe
gwethhe ‖ (gwetha intr only) v worsen; aggravate
gwethyas m gwethysy guard; carer
gwethyas âls m gwethysy coastguard
gwethyas cres m gwethysy police officer
gwethyas diogeleth m gwethysy security guard
gwethyas train m gwethysy train manager
gwethyas treth m gwethysy lifeguard (on beach)
gwethyn adj supple, flexible; tough (meat)
gwetyas v expect, anticipate Inflected stem gwait- Note construction gwetyas + verb-noun / na2 + subjunctive see to it that (not) – in practice indirect statement may carry the same sense
gwe'us m gwessyow lip
gwêvya v wave (hand etc); wag (tail)
gwewen (seul) f gwewednow heel (foot, shoe)
gweyth m gweythyow work
gweytha v exploit (sth); operate (sth); work intr (device)
gweythor m gweythoryon worker
gweythor chy m gweythoryon construction worker
gweythor plobm See plobmyor
gweythva f gweythvaow factory; workplace
gwia v weave; wind (river, road etc)
gwia wàr najedhow phr knit
gwias m web (incl internet); textile, fabric
gwiasva f gwiasvaow website
gwibya v dart; sprint
gwihal v squeak, squeal; creak
gwil (gul) v make; do Note constructions ev a wra gwil neppëth = he will / is going to do sth, gwil dhe nebonen gwil neppëth = make sb do sth See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
gwil devnyth a2 phr utilize, make use of
gwil ergh phr snow verb
gwil fors a2 phr mind, care about
gwil ges a2 phr pull (sb’s) leg
gwil glaw phr rain verb
gwil gwella galla (gwil oll y ehen) phr do his best
gwil gweres dhe2 phr help, assist
gwil marthùjyon phr be amazed
gwil mencyon a2 phr mention verb
gwil oll y ehen See gwil gwella galla
gwil powes phr have a rest
gwil revrons dhe2 phr respect (sb)
gwil sens phr make sense
gwil vry a2 phr heed; respect (sb, sth)
gwil warlergh phr imitate
gwin m wine
gwir adj/m gwiryow (dhe2) true, genuine; real; right (to) See also dhe wir, in gwir
gwir pryntya m copyright
gwirhaval See lyckly
gwiryon adj honest, sincere; innocent
gwiryoneth (gwrioneth) m truth; honesty; reality See also in gwrioneth
gwith m custody; care (protective) See also kemeres with
gwitha See gwetha
gwithty See hendrajy
gwithva f store; ward (hospital)
gwlân col wool
gwlân coton col cotton wool
gwlanek adj/m gwlanegyon woollen; jumper, pullover
gwlas f gwlasow country, land (political)
gwragh f gwrahas hag; witch; woodlouse
gwreck m gwreckys wreck
gwredhek adj original
gwredhen f gwredhyow root
gwreg f gwrageth wife
gwres See meur y wres
gwresak adj ardent, fervent
gwrians m activity
gwrias v sew
gwrîhon col gwrihonen sparks
gwrioneth See gwiryoneth
gwrydnya v (orth; in) grapple (with); squeeze, squash (into)
gwrÿth f actions, performance
gwybes col gwybesen gnats, midges, mosquitos
gwybessa v no inflection waste time
gwycor m gwycoryon trader, dealer (legal, illegal)
gwydhyow See vydeô
gwydn adj white
gwydn y vÿs phr lucky, fortunate
Gwydngala See mis Gwydngala
gwydnrudh ‖ (pynk) adj pink
gwydnyk adj pale
gwylan See gùlan
gwylanel f gwylanellow glider
gwylcoos m gwylcosow jungle
gwylfos m wilderness
gwyls adj wild Comp gwylsa
gwynder m whiteness; paleness
gwynkya v wink
gwyns m gwynsow wind
gwynsak adj windy
gwysca v dress (sb); put on (sth); wear (clothes, jewellery)
gwyscas m gwyscosow layer; outfit
gwysk m costume, attire
gwyskva f gwyskvaow changing room
gwystel m gwystlow hostage; bet
gwystel tir See morgaja
gwystla v bet
gwythres m gwythresow action; function
gwythres ûsys m gwythresow routine
gwythresa v action, implement; function
gwythresek adj gwythresegyon active; practical (sb)
gwythresor m gwythresoryon activist; executive (business)
gwythy col gwythien veins
gwythy brâs col gwythien vrâs arterieshe
gwyver m gwyvrow wire (material, individual)
gwyw (gweff) adj worthy; suitable Comp gwywa (gweffa)
gwyw dhe nôtya phr newsworthy
gwywder m suitability
gwywer m gwyweras squirrel
gyew col gyewen tendons; gristle
gyga-1 pref giga-
gyttern (gyttren) m gytterns guitar
gyttren See gyttern
gyvyans m forgiveness
H
ha + noun / pron intredhans phr including
ha browsyon bara in y gerhyn phr in breadcrumbs
ha kestew in y gerhyn phr in batter
ha pelha See ha pella
ha pella (ha pelha) phr what’s more, furthermore
hacter m ugliness; cruelty
hag erel (h.e.) phr et cetera (etc)
hager [y semlant] phr ugly Comp hackra
hager-2 pref nasty
hager-viaj ‖ phr dreadful business
hâlya v haul Interj hâla treated as imperative
hanaf m hanavow cup
Hanaf an Bÿs m The World Cup
hanaf hir m hanavow mug (coffee, tea etc)
hanaja v sigh; groan; murmur
hanajen f hanajednow sigh; groan; murmur
handla v handle (all senses) Verbal adj hendlys or hyndlys
haneth adv tonight, this evening
hanow m henwyn name; reputation Note construction py hanow os? = what’s your name? See also meur y hanow
hanow crev m henwyn noun
hanow dâ m fame
hanow gwadn See nasêr
hans See in hans dhe2
hanter-dëdh ‖ m midday
hanter-nos ‖ f midnight
hanter-our ‖ m hanter-ourys ‖ half hour
hanvos m/v exist(ence)
hanwans m nomination
hap See dre hap, pàr hap
hapnya (happya) v happen (especially by chance)
happya See hapnya
hapwary ‖ m gamble, gambling
harbereth gwlasek m political asylum
hardh adj confident, competent (action)
hardha v no verbal adj bark
hardhva f barking
hardlych See harlych
harlych (hardlych) adv strictly, precisely
harp m harpys harp
has col hasen seeds; semen
hashnos ‖ m hashnosow ‖ hash tag
haslet ‖ m haslettys ‖ contraceptive
hast See dre hast
hat See hot
hâtya v hate
hâv m havow summer
haval adj (dhe2) like, similar (to)
havalder See hevelep
havyas m havysy summer visitor
havyas campya m havysy camper
hawnsel m breakfast
hayl m estuary
heb awhêr phr readily, willingly
heb bry phr invalid
heb comfort phr uncomfortable (sth)
heb còst phr free (no charge)
heb côwsel a2 phr not to mention
heb danjer phr without hesitation (eagerly)
heb dowt phr without doubt, certainly
heb drog phr innocent (conduct)
heb gass phr still (bottled water)
heb hedhy phr constant(ly)
heb iny phr willingly
heb ken phr without cause, for no reason
heb kespar phr single (status)
heb les vëth phr useless
heb let See dystowgh
heb mar [na martesen] phr without doubt, of course
heb otham (dres otham) phr unnecessary, unnecessarily
heb perthynas phr irrelevant
heb prevyans phr inexperienced
heb reckna phr excluding
heb teythy specyal phr mediocre
heb wow phr without doubt
hedhes v reach (as far as); hand (sth to sb)
hedhon adj portable
hedhy v stop intr (action, motion) Pret hedhys See also heb hedhy
hedhyw adv today
hedorr adj fragile
h.e. See hag erel
hedna See awos hedna, dre hedna, gans hedna, rag hedna See Grammar Words for pronominal use
Hedra See mis Hedra
hegar adj friendly, amiable
hel adj generous (sb), hospitable
hel m & f helow hall
helavar adj eloquent
helghyans m hunting
hembrynkyas m hembrynkysy leader
hèn yw (h.y.) phr that is (i.e.)
hèn yw dhe leverel phr that is to say
hèn yw dhe styrya phr namely
hendrajy ‖ (gwithty) m hendrajiow ‖ museum
hengovek See tradycyonal
hens m hensy lane (dual carriageway, motorway); path (to sth specific, incl in computing)
hens horn m hensy railway
hens tira m hensy runway
hensador m hensadoryon guidebook; road map (incl figuratively)
hensador lorednek m hensadoryon satnav
henwel v name
henwhedhel m henwhedhlow legend
hepcor v forgo, do without
herdhya v push, shove, thrust
hern col hernen pilchards, sardines
hern gwydn col hernen wydn herrings
hern ôpyn col hernen kippers
hernes m gear, equipment; harness
hernessya v equip; harness
herwyth See acordyng dhe
herwyth bodh adv optional(ly)
herwyth lojyk prep logical(ly)
hës m length
hes f hesow flock (birds); swarm; shoal (fish)
heskedna v saw
hesken f heskednow saw (tool)
hësres ‖ m longitude
hevelep (hevelepter, havalder) m likeness, similarity Also used by some as adj = haval
hevelepter See hevelep
hevelly v (dhe2) seem, appear; liken (to) Pret hevellys
hevleny adv this year
hewel adj visible
hewil (hewul) adj feasible, practical (sth)
hewul See hewil
hil f hilyow race (ethnic)
hilieth f racism
hir adj long; tall (person) Comp hirra (hirha)
hirbedrak adj oblong
hirder m length; height, stature
hireth f longing; loneliness; homesickness; nostalgia
hirethek adj lonely; homesick; nostalgic
hirgorn ‖ m hirgern ‖ trumpet
hirgren ‖ adj oval
hirhe ‖ v lengthen
hobba m hobbys hobby
hockya v hesitate
hockya in y gows phr stutter, stammer
hockyans m hesitation
hogen See alebma rag
hogen See whiogen
hôk m hôkys hawk
hôk caryn m hôkys vulture
hol See an hol
holan m holanow salt
holanek adj salty
holergh adj late (in time, after time due)
holya (folya) v follow (incl on-line)
holyor (sewyas) m holyoryon follower
honen-skeusen ‖ f honen-skeusednow ‖ selfie
honensys m identity
honenus adj selfish
honenuster m selfishness
hons See in hans dhe2
hoos m heyjy duck
hora f horys prostitute
hordh See an Hordh
hormôn m hormônow hormone
horn m hern iron
hornel f hornellow iron (for clothes)
horoscôp ‖ m horoscôpow ‖ horoscope
hos adj hoarse
hot (hat) m hottys hat
hothfy See whethfy
howl m sun; sunlight See also gans / warbydn an howl
howlek adj sunny; solar
howl-len ‖ f howl-lednow ‖ sun umbrella
howl-losk ‖ m sunburn
howlsedhas ‖ m sunset
hùbbadùllya m din, racket; razz[a]matazz
hudhyk adj gleeful, elated
hudor m hudoryon magician
hûjes See cowrek
hulla m nightmare
hùmbrank v lead, escort Pret hùmbroncas Verbal adj hùmbrenkys or hùmbrynkys
hûmour m humour
hunek adj sleepy
hunros ‖ m hunrosow ‖ dream
hunrosa ‖ v dream
hùrtya v hurt (sb) or intr
hus m magic
h.y. See hèn yw
hyckas v hiccup
hyga v tease; cheat
hympna m hympnys hymn
Hyndû adj/m Hyndûs Hindu
Hyndûyieth f Hinduism
hyntya v hint
I
iconek adj iconic
idhyow col idhyowen ivy
idn adj narrow (in several dimensions)
idol m idols idol (all senses)
idyot See bobba
iffarn m iffarnow hell
iffarnak adj hellish
igam-ogam ‖ adv zigzag
ilow See mûsyk
imach m imajys statue; image
imajery m sculpture (art); imagery
imûneth m imûnedhow immunity
i'n contrary part phr on the contrary; on the other hand
i'n côstys-ma ‖ phr in these parts, around here
i'n eur-ma ‖ phr now
i'n eur-na ‖ (nena) phr then
i'n gwella prës phr fortunately
i'n gwetha prës phr unfortunately
i'n kettermyn phr at the same time
i'n mên-termyn ‖ phr meanwhile
i'n tor'-ma ‖ phr at this moment
i'n tor'-na ‖ phr at that moment
in aray an abecedary phr in alphabetical order
in bàn phr up motion; upstairs motion
in cres prep in / into the middle of
in dadn avîsment phr under consideration
in dadn gel phr secret(ly)
in dadn scoos prep under the auspices of
in dadn vewgh prep sponsored by
in danjer prep subject to
in despît (spit) dhe2 despite, in spite of
in ewn angùs phr in agony
in gwir phr indeed
in gwrioneth phr actually, in fact
in hans (hons) dhe2 prep beyond
in hons dhe See in hans dhe
in kerdh (ker) phr away motion
in kerhyn prep + poss pron [all] around Note construction [neb dyllas] in y gerhyn = wearing (sth)
in ketelma phr in the same way
in kever prep + poss pron in respect of, in relation to
in le prep + noun in le a2 prep + verb-noun, pron instead of
[in] mes phr out[side] motion
[in] mes a2 prep out of motion
[in] mesk prep among
in nans See wàr nans
in neb câss phr in any case, anyway, anyhow
[in] neb fordh (maner) phr somehow
in neb le (plâss) phr somewhere Pronounced as ‘in nebla’
[in] neb maner See [in] neb fordh
in neb plâss See in neb le
in nes phr near, close (to) position (adv & prep + noun)
in ober phr in fact See also damcanieth
in ogas prep + poss pron near, close to position
in poynt dâ phr fit, in good shape
in pùb le (plâss) phr everywhere Pronounced as ‘in pùbla’
in pùb plâss See in pùb le
in (wàr2) rag phr forwards; fast (clock)
in sevureth phr carelessly, recklessly
in spit dhe2 See in despît dhe2
in (wàr2) udn labm phr in next to no time
in udn rew phr in a row, one after another
inclynya pedn phr nod
indelha See indella
indella (indelha) adv like that
indella re bo phr so be it
indelma adv like this
informatyk m & f IT, ICT
inia v urge; insist (on) Note constructions inia wàr nebonen gwil neppëth = urge sb to do sth, inia nebonen dhe wil neppëth = insist that sb does sth
iniadow m urging; insistence
injyn adj/m injynys ingenious; contrivance; contraption
injynor m injynoryon engineer
injynorieth f engineering
ink m ink
inkyl glena m sticky tape
inspîrya v inspire
installya v instal (all senses)
intendya See porposya
interpretacyon m interpretacyons interpretation
intertainya v entertain (hospitality, amusement)
inwedh adv also, too, even
iny See heb iny
iredy (eredy) adv indeed
is-1 pref sub-, vice-
iscarg ‖ m iscargow ‖ download
iscarga ‖ v download
is-dôwysyans ‖ m by-election
isel adj low Comp isella (iselha)
iselbris ‖ adj cheap (positive, negative)
iselhe ‖ v lower
Islâm m Islam
Islâmek adj Islamic
islînya ‖ v underline
ispan ‖ m ispadnow ‖ lining
ispoynt ‖ m ispoyntys ‖ minimum
ispoyntek ‖ adj minimum; minimal
istory (story) m istorys history; story
istyna v extend; pass (sth to sb)
istynans (istynyans) m istynansow extension; supplement (document, magazine)
istynyans See istynans
J
jag m jaggys jolt; shock (electric)
jàm See kyfeth
jardyn See lowarth
jarn See lowarth
jëdh See dëdh
jèl m jelys gel
jerkyn m jerkyns jacket
jerkyn sawder m jerkyns life jacket
Jesu Crist m Jesus Christ
jewal See jowal
jîns pl jeans
jôker m jôkers joker (in cards)
jolyf adj cheerful
jolyfter m cheerfulness
jorna m jornys day (as frame for events)
jornal (lyver termyn) m jornalys magazine
jornalyst m jornalystyon journalist
jowal (jewal) m jowelys jewel
jowl See dyowl
joy See lowender
jûbylê m jûbylês jubilee
jùglya v juggle
jùj m jùjys judge
jùjment m jùjmentys judgement
jùjya v judge
jùnya v join, connect Note constructions jùnya dhe nebonen = join sb (come together) and jùnya dhe neppëth = join sth (become a member)
jùnyans dywyver m wireless connection, WiFi
jùst adj just
jùstyfia v justify
jùstys m jùstycyow justice; magistrate
jyn m jynys machine; engine, motor
jyn crâna m jynys crane (machine)
jyn dywros m jynys motorcycle
jyn êthen m jynys steam engine
jyn falhas m jynys lawnmower
jyn ilow See jyn seny
jyn kemysky See kemyscor
jyn neyja See airen
jyn sarchya m jynys search engine
jyn seny (jyn ilow) m jynys player
jyn tedna m jynys tractor
jyn tôknys m jynys ticket machine
jynevra m gin
jynjy m jynjiow ‖ engine house
jynjyber m ginger
jynweyth ‖ m mechanism
jynweythek ‖ adj mechanical
jynweythor ‖ m jynweythoryon ‖ mechanic
jynyk m jynygow device, gadget
jypser See scryp
K
ke m keow fence; hedge
keas fenester m keasow shutter
keber f kebryow beam (wood, metal); chevron
kedhlow pl information This word has been borrowed from Breton. It is not found in historical Cornish texts as sometimes claimed. If the word previously existed in Cornish it would have meant ‘news’ or ‘gossip’. It is best avoided. Prefer derivadow, avîsyans, kevarweth according to context.
kedhow m mustard
kedrydn m & f row (quarrel)
kef m kefyon stump (tree)
kefnys col kefnysen spiders Note that for some the f in this word is silent
kefrës adv also, too, even See also kefrës ... ha in Grammar Words
kefrysek adj federal
kefrysyans m alliance; [con]federation
kegy v cook Pret cogas
kegyn f kegynow kitchen
kegynieth f cooking; cuisine
kegynor m kegynoryon chef
kehaval adj (ha) equal (to)
kehavalyans m kehavalyansow equation
keher[yn] m keherydnow muscle
kel See in dadn gel
keles v hide, conceal
kelgh m kelhow circle, ring; cycle; circuit; hoop; sphere (loosely)
kelghlyther ‖ m kelghlytherow ‖ circular, newsletter
kelghrester ‖ f kelghrestry ‖ rota
kelghtro ‖ f kelghtroyow ‖ orbit; lap (pitch, track); round (doctor, tradesman)
kell f kellow cell (for prisoner etc)
kelly v lose; miss (bus etc) Pret collas See also ow kelly
kellyn m scum (floating, incl oil)
kelmy v tie, bind Pret colmas
kelmys ganso phr related, connected
kelorn See bùcket
kelscrefa ‖ v encrypt
Kelt m Keltyon Celt
Keltek adj Celtic
kelyn col kelynen holly
kelyon col kelyonen flies
Kembrek adj Welsh As masculine noun = the Welsh language, optionally preceded by an
kemek m kemegyon chemical
kemenessa See kemunessa
kemeneth f kemenethow (kemenedhow) community
kemeres v take; receive Imperative kebmer (tan), kemerowgh (tanowgh)
kemeres (tedna) dhyworth phr subtract / deduct from
kemeres in prestyans phr borrow (money)
kemeres le phr replace (A taking the place of B)
kemeres (perthy) meth phr (a2) be ashamed (of), be embarrassed (by)
kemeres (perthy) own phr (a2) be afraid (of)
kemeres preder phr (a2) consider (sth)
kemeres pyta orth phr pity verb The Cornish expression may also be used absolutely without orth
kemeres radn phr (in) take part, participate (in)
kemeres (perthy) scruth phr be horrified / shocked
kemeres tan phr catch fire
kemeres (gorra) with phr (a2, dhe2) take care (of, to)
kemerys yn frâs gans phr impressed by
kemmyn adj common; ordinary; general Pre-occluded bm is rare
kemmysk m mix[ture], blend; medley; miscellany Also used as adj hybrid Pre-occluded bm is rare
kempedna v tidy
kempen adj neat-and-tidy; compact
kempensys m neatness, tidiness
kemunessa (kemenessa) v no inflection communicate
kemusur adj/m symmetrical; proportionate; proportion
kemyscor (jyn kemysky) m kemyscoryon mixer
kemysky v mix, blend; confuse (sth) Pret kemyscas
kemysky y honen in phr get involved in
ken attributive adj/adv other, else (indefinite only); otherwise Note that ken as adj precedes a noun or numeral, follows a pron See also na hen
ken m cause (incl legal proceedings) See also heb ken
ken maner phr alternative adj
kenak col kenogen boggy ground (marked by reeds)
kenderow m kenderewy cousin (male)
kendon f debt; obligation; liability (legal, financial) Note construction bos in kendon rag = owe
kenedhlek (nacyonal) adj national
kenen f kenednow film (incl for wrapping)
kenen lagas f kenednow cataract
kenertha v boost; encourage
kenreydhak ‖ adj/m kenreydhogyon ‖ heterosexual
kenseth m kensedhow lobby
kenter f kentrow nail; spike
kenter tro See screw
kentrevak ‖ m kentrevogyon neighbour
kentrevogeth ‖ m neighbourhood
kentrewy v nail Pret kentrewys
kenwerth ‖ m trade, commerce
kenwertha ‖ v trade
kenwes m kenwesow feast
kenwharvedhyans m coincidence
kenyn ewynak col garlic
kenytherow f kenytherewy cousin (female)
kepar (pecar) adj like, similar Note phrase kepar (pecar) ha = like prep
ker adj dear (all senses) Comp kerra (kerha)
ker See in kerdh
kerdh m walk[ing] See also in kerdh
kerdhes (walkya) v walk
kerdhfôn ‖ (clapgûth ‖) m kerdhfônow ‖ mobile [phone] See also pellgowsor
kerdhor m kerdhoryon walker; pedestrian
keredhy v reproach
kerenjedhek adj affectionate
kerensa f love, affection See also rag kerensa
kerensa an bobel f popularity
keres col keresen cherries
kereth f reproach; penalty (incl football)
kerhes v fetch, bring Imperative kergh
kerhydna v surround
kerhyn See in kerhyn
kerna See crena
Kernow m Kernowyon Cornishman
Kernowek adj Cornish As adj often replaced by a Gernow As masculine noun = the Cornish language, optionally preceded by an See also cragh-Gernowek
kert m kertys cart, wagon
kert adrëv m kertys trailer (vehicle)
kert jyn m kertys lorry, truck (road)
kervya v carve
kesassoylyans m compromise
kescân ilow m kescanow concert
keschaunj m exchange, swap
keschaunjya v exchange, swap
kescodhevyans m commiseration, sympathy
kescowethyans m kescowethyansow partnership; relationship, relations
kescows m conversation, dialogue
kescôwsel See talkya
kescùssulyans m kescùssulyansow conference
keser col keseren hail
kesgwlasek adj international
kes'hens m kes’hensy junction (motorway etc)
keskerdhes v go in procession; march
keskerth m procession; march
keskians See consyans
keslînek adj parallel
keslowenhe ‖ v congratulate
kesobery v co-operate
kesordna v co-ordinate
kespar m & f kesparow partner (in relationship) See also heb kespar
kesparthek adj reciprocal, mutual
kesplottya (brasy) v plot, conspire
kespos m balance, equilibrium
kesposa v balance (sth)
kesrosweyth See an Kesrosweyth
kesscrefa v (gans) correspond
kessedhek (pollgor) m kessedhegyon committee
kessenyans m harmony; consistency
kesson adj/m kessonyow harmonious; consistent; consonant
kesstrîf m kesstrîfow competition, contest
kesstrîvya v compete
kesstrîvyans m competition (commercial etc)
kesstrîvyor m kesstrîvyoryon competitor (all senses); contestant
kessydhyans m sanctions
kestaf m kestavow contact (all senses)
kestalkya See talkya
kesten (castan) col kestenen chestnuts
kestevyn See concrît
kesudnya v combine
kesudnyans m combination
kesudnyans lavur m trade union
kesva f kesvaow board (organization)
keswel m & f keswelyow interview
ketelma See in ketelma
keth m kethyon slave; addict
kethneth m slavery; addiction
kethreydhak ‖ adj/m kethreydhogyon ‖ homosexual, same-sex
kethreydhogneth ‖ m homosexuality
keur m keuryow choir
keus m cheese
kevalaf f capital (finance)
kevalavieth (capytalorieth) f capitalism
kevals m kevalsyow joint (incl meat)
kevambos m kevambosow contract; treaty
Kevardhu See mis Kevardhu
kevarhewy v invest
kevarwedha v direct (all senses)
kevarwedhor m kevarwedhoryon director (all senses)
kevarweth f kevarwedhyow directory, information
kevelsys adj articulated (lorry etc)
kever See in kever
keveryans m orientation
keveylya v accompany (musically)
kevoos adj/m kevosyon contemporary
kevradna v share; allot Verbal adj kevrydnys
kevradnak (kevrednak) adj/m kevranogyon participant
kevradnor m kevranoryon shareholder
kevran f kevradnow share (incl in company)
kevrath m & f kevradhow rate
kevrednak See kevradnak
kevren m & f kevrednyon fastener; link (to website etc); conjunction (grammar)
kevren vew See zyp
kevres m & f kevresow series
kevresek adj serial
kevreth m & f kevrêthyow system
kevrêthek adj systematic
kevrîn m kevrînyow mystery; secret
kevrînek adj mysterious; secret
kevrivyador See amowntyor
kevrol f kevrolyow volume (book)
kewar adj accurate
kewar f weather
kewarhen f cannabis, marijuana
kewera v keep (promise); make (bed)
kewerder m accuracy
kewlet pluv m kewlettys duvet
kewny col kewnien moss; loosely lichen; loosely mildew
keworra v add
keworrans m keworransow addition, supplement
keworransus adj additional, supplementary
keworransyn m keworransydnow additive
keybal m ferry (boat, ship)
keyfordh ‖ f keyfordhow ‖ tunnel
keyn m keynow back (anatomical or ‘quasi-anatomical’ – e.g. of chair)
kibya v snatch; take (photo)
kig m flesh; meat
kig an dens m gum(s)
[kig] bowyn m beef
kig leugh m veal
kig ôn m lamb
kig porhel m pork
kig yar m chicken (meat)
kigsconyor See losowdebror
kil m kîlyow back [end] (of sth); recess
kil m kîlys skittle
kildedna ‖ v pull back, withdraw; retreat
kildro ‖ f kildroyow ‖ recession
kîlo-1 pref kilo-
kilva f kilvaow background
knack obma / ena phr right here / there; on the spot; on the spur of the moment See also desmygy knack obma / ena
knava m knavys knave; jack (in cards)
knofen gôcô f knofednow côcô coconut
knofen toos f knofednow doughnut
knoukya v knock
know col knofen nuts (incl for screws)
know dor col knofen dhor peanuts
ky m keun dog, hound
kybel f kyblow tub; [bath]tub
kybel atal f kyblow skip
kydnyaf m autumn
kydnyow m kynyewow dinner
kyfeth (kyfÿth, jàm) m jam
kyfeth owraval ‖ m marmalade (orange)
kyffewy pl party, celebration (both event and people attending) Note an kyffewy (1st State, not 2nd)
kyffewyas m kyffewysy party-goer
kyfya v confide in
kyfÿth See kyfeth
kyjya v fuck
kyn pedn See kyns pedn
kynda m kind, sort; genus See also dres kynda
kyns adv previously; rather
kyns prep + noun before; + verb-noun before, with negative main clause until
kyns ès prep + noun, non-personal pron before; + verb-noun, infinitive construction before, with negative main clause until
kyns napell phr before long
kyns oll phr first of all
kyns (kyn) pedn prep within (time)
kyst f kystyow chest (in fixed phrases)
kysten f kystednow box (in fixed phrases)
kyttryn m kyttrynyow bus
kyttryn udn / dew leur m kyttrynyow single- / double-decker bus
L
lâbel (tôkyn stag) m lâbelyow label
labm m labmow jump, leap See also in udn làm
labmlen See parashûta
labmwely ‖ m lamweliow trampoline
lacka adj worse; with definite article worst Usually precedes its noun but may follow for emphasis
lader m ladron thief
ladha v kill Verbal adj ledhys
ladhva f slaughter; massacre
ladra v steal Verbal adj ledrys
ladrans m theft, robbery (incl single act)
ladrynsy m theft, robbery (always general)
lafyl adj legal
lagas m lagasow eye
lagen f lagednow pond; puddle
lagya v splash Verbal adj usually lagyes
laha m lahys law (single, general)
lappya v jump about, cavort
larch See larj
larj (larch) adj generous (sth); considerable Comp larjya or larchya
laser m lasers laser
lâss m lâcys lace (all senses)
lath f lathow yard[stick]
latymer m latymerys interpreter
Latyn m Latin
laun m launow blade; flake, sliver
launchya v launch
launder (cawn to) m laundrys gutter (roof)
lavar m lavarow remark; expression; sentence See also wàr verr lavarow
lavar coth m lavarow proverb
lavaren f lavarednow phrase
lavasos v presume, dare Verbal adj lavesys
lavrak m lavregow trousers
lavrak cot m lavregow shorts
lavrak nessa m lavregow pants
lavrak neyja m lavregow swimshorts
lavregyn m lavregydnow panties
lavregyn neyja m lavregydnow swimming trunks
lavur m labour (incl childbirth); work (for a living)
lavurya v labour; work (for a living); travel (with effort) Note lavurys = laborious; worn out (sb)
lawl See leverel
le adv/quant [a2] less, fewer As adv le precedes its adj See also dhe le
le m leow place (in fixed expressions) See in le, in neb le, in pùb le, kemeres le
lebma v sharpen
lebmel v jump, leap Pret lebmys or labmas
lebmyn adv now
ledan adj broad, wide
ledanhe ‖ v broaden, widen
leder f ledrow slope, slant; bias
lêder See lêdyor
ledn f lednow blanket; nappy Note tendency to add wely or vaby to clarify meaning
ledn dewl (dhu) f lednow tewl blind
ledrek adj sloping, slanted; biased
lêdya v lead
lêdyor (lêder) m lêdyoryon leader
legest m legesty lobster
legestyk m legestygow prawn
legestyk Bay Dulyn ‖ m legestygow scampi
legh f lehow slab (stone); ledge; slate (for writing); tablet (device)
legh fenester f lehow window sill
lehe ‖ v reduce, diminish
lehen f lehednow slate, tile (for roofing) Sometimes also for writing or device
lejer (padel fria) m frying pan
lel adj loyal; honest Sometimes prefixed as lel-1 = faithful, true
lelder m loyalty; honesty
lemyga v sip
len adj faithful
lêna See lendya
lendya (lêna) v lend (sth specific)
lenky v swallow Pret loncas
lent adj slow Comp lenta
lent’he ‖ v slow down
lenwel v (a2) fill (with)
les m breadth, width
les m interest; welfare See also dhe les, heb les vëth
les brâs dhodho yw phr he is interested in
les cul phr narrow-gauge adj (railway)
lêsa v spread
lesbyan adj lesbian
lesbyanes f lesbyanesow lesbian
lesca v swing; rock
lesha m leshys leash, lead
les’hanow ‖ m les’henwyn ‖ nickname
les’hens ‖ m les’hensy ‖ by-pass
lesk m lescow swing (motion); cradle
lesk lovan m swing(s) (playground)
lesky v burn Pret loscas
lêsres ‖ m latitude
lesson m lessons lesson
lessons tre pl homework
lestas ‖ m lestasow ‖ stepfather
lester m lestry vessel (all senses); pl dishes (to be washed)
lester flourys m lestry vase
lester sedhy m lestry submarine
let m lettys obstacle, hindrance; setback See also heb let
leth m milk
leth shakys m milkshake
lether m leather
lettya v (rag) prevent, stop [from]
letys col leytysen lettuce(s)
leun adj (a2) full (of) Comp leuna (leunha) See also cowl-
leun a dhedhewadow phr promising
leunstroth ‖ m leunstrothow ‖ lockdown
leur m leuryow ground; floor (incl storey)
leurlen ‖ f leurlednow ‖ carpet
leurneth (arenebeth) m leurnedhow area (measurement)
leurweth adj horizontal
leuv f leuvyow hand (generally, but outside poetry mostly in fixed phrases)
lev (voys) m levow voice
level m levelyow level, tier
Level A m Levelyow A Level (examination, qualification)
leven adj smooth, even (incl number) Comp lefna or moy leven
levender m smoothness, evenness
levenhe ‖ (levna) v smooth, even out; iron (clothes)
leverel (lawl) v (dhe2) say (to) Pret leverys or lavaras See also hèn yw dhe leverel
leveryans m leveryansow pronunciation
leveryas m leverysy spokesman
levna See levenhe
lew m lewyow helm (steering)
lew See lion See also an Lew
lewyador m lewyadoryon pilot
lewyas v steer; drive (vehicle)
lewyor m lewyoryon driver
lewyth m lewydhyon governor (school); moderator (debate)
leyth adj limp; humid Comp leytha
leythter m limpness; humidity
lia See tia
liednak adj literary
lien m literature
lien bord m lienyow tablecloth
lien codna m lienyow scarf
lien dêwla m lienyow hand towel; table napkin, serviette
lien dorn (dornlien ‖, nackyn) m lienyow handkerchief
lien dorn paper m lienyow tissue (for wiping nose etc)
lien gwely m lienyow [bed]sheet
lien seha lestry m lienyow tea towel
lienladrans ‖ m plagiarism
lies quant + singular noun many See Grammar Words for pronominal use
liesek adj plural
lies'he ‖ v multiply
liesleur ‖ adj multistorey
limaval ‖ m limavallow ‖ lime (fruit)
lin m flax; linen
lînedna v sketch, outline
lînednor m lînenoryon draughtsman; linesman; ruler (for ruling lines)
lînen f lînednow line; track (railway) See also wàr lînen
lînen gedya (gedlînen) f lînednow guideline
lion (lew) m lionas lion
lis m mud
lîsak adj muddy
lîter m lîtrow litre
liv m lîvyow flood
liv f lîvyow file (for nails etc)
lo f loyow spoon
loas m loasow spoonful
lobbya v lobby
loder m lodrow stocking
lodryk m lodrygow sock
logas col logosen mice
logas brâs col logosen vrâs rats
logh f lohow loch (inlet, lake)
lojyk See herwyth lojyk
lomen pÿs f mushy peas
londya v land (especially from boat)
loneth f lonethy kidney
longus See perthynek
longya dhe2 See perthyn dhe2
loor f moon
loos adj grey; mouldy
loren f lorednow satellite (artificial)
lorgh m lorhow staff, stick
losk pengasen ‖ (bùrlosken) m heartburn
loskveneth ‖ m loskvenydhyow ‖ volcano
losow col losowen plants, vegetation
losow debry col losowen vegetables (for eating)
losowdebror ‖ (kigsconyor ‖) m losowdebroryon ‖ vegetarian
lost m lostow tail; queue
lostak See lowarn
losten f lostednow skirt
lotry See an Lotry [Kenedhlek]
lovan f lovonow rope
loven See gwely dëdh
lowarn (lostak) m lewern fox
lowarth (jardyn, jarn) m lowarthow garden
lowarthor m lowarthoryon gardener
lowen adj happy, glad Note construction lowen dhe2 = happy / willing to
lowender (joy) m happiness, joy
lowenhe ‖ v make happy; rejoice
lower quant + singular noun quite a few See Grammar Words for pronominal use
lowr adj/adv/quant [a2] sufficient; quite; enough; a lot of As adv lowr follows its adj
lows adj loose, slack; careless Comp lowsa
lowsel See lowsya
lowsethes m negligence
lowsya (lowsel) v loosen
lu lestry (morlu ‖) m luyow navy
lûbergh ‖ m slush
lùck m luck, fortune
lugarn m lugern lamp
luhes col luhesen lightning Singulative also used for flash
luhesy v flash
lùll ha lay phr lullaby
lùlla v lull
Lun See de Lun
lus (ÿs du) col lusen bilberries, blueberries
lus rudh col lusen cranberries
lusow col ash(es)
lust m lustys lust
ly (prës ly) m & f lîvyow lunch
lybm adj sharp; pointed; acute Comp lebma
lybral adj/m librals liberal As attributive adj lybral precedes or follows its noun See also an Lybral Democratyon
lycklod m likelihood, probability See also dre lycklod
lyckly (gwirhaval) adj likely, probable
lyckya v lick
lydn m liquid
lydn f lydnow lake
lyfrêson m delivery; release (from captivity); acquittal
lyftya v lift
lyha adj/adv least, fewest As adv lyha precedes its adj See also dhe’n lyha
lyly col lilien lilies
lylien Corawys See afodyl
lymna v paint (art); illustrate
lymnans m lymnansow painting; illustration
lymnor m lymnoryon painter (art); illustrator
lymon m lymonys lemon
lymytya v limit
lynas col lynasen nettles
lÿscadnas ‖ m lÿscanhasow ‖ ambassador
lystedna v bandage
lysten f lystednow bandage
lyther m lytherow letter
lyther kemyn m lytherow will (testament)
lytherdoll ‖ f postage
lytheren f lytherednow letter (alphabet)
lythergyst ‖ f lythergystyow ‖ letter-box
lytherjy See sodhva an post
lytherva See sodhva an post
lyver m lyfryow (lyfrow) book
lyver termyn See jornal
lyverjy See lyverva
lyverva (lyverjy ‖) m lyvervaow library
lyvryk See lyvryn
lyvryn m lyvrydnow booklet
lyw See colour
lyw howl m [sun]tan
lywa v colour, dye
M
mab m mebyon son; boy Note phrase udn vab = only son
mab den m when indefinite by context human [being]; when definite by context mankind Note that the definite article an is never used with this expression
mab y dhama m what’s-his-name
mabm f mabmow mother
mabmek f mamegow matrix
mabm- Compounds beginning mabm- may alternatively be spelled mam-
mabmscrif ‖ m mamscrîvyow ‖ original (document)
mabmyêth ‖ f mamyêthow ‖ native language
Mabmyk f Mummy
madama f madam addressing sb
maga v feed; nurture, rear; breed Verbal adj megys
magata ‖ adv as well
magel f maglow tangle; mesh
maghteth f meghtythyon assistant (shop etc); waitress
maglen f maglednow trap; grid; grating; gear (engine)
magly v entangle; change gear
mailya (wrappya) v wrap
mailyas m wrap[per], packaging
mailyor m mailyoryon envelope
main m mainys medium; means See also an mainys [kemunessa]
mainor m mainoryon agent; broker
mainorieth f mainoriethow agency (all senses)
màl m eagerness; *be eager to; *look forward to
malbew dabm phr with express negative at all, with implied negative not at all (emphatic)
màn adv with express negative at all See Numerals for meaning 'zero'
man-2 pref small, fine
mandât m mandâtys mandate
manek f manegow glove
maner f manerow manner (all senses) See also ken maner
mangô m mangôs mango
mantol See montol
mantolly See montolly
manykyn m & f manykyns model (fashion)
manylyon pl details; data See also sel manylyon
mappa m mappys map
mar See heb mar [na martesen] See Grammar Words for use as conj
mar pleg (my a'th / a'gas pës) phr please
marchont m marchons merchant
margh m mergh horse Note irregular an vergh
margh tan m mergh locomotive (steam)
marghredyk ‖ m horseradish
marhak m marhogyon horseman, rider; knight
marhas f marhajow market See also a varhas dhâ
marhas stockys f marhajow stock market
marhas tiak f marhajow farmers’ market
marhogeth m/v riding; [wàr2] ride (horse, bicycle etc)
marhogieth f knighthood
mark See merk
markya See merkya
marnas prep + noun, pron (independent if personal), bos, nominal sentence, adj, adv, adverbial phrase, numeral except; minus Note construction ny ... marnas = only Note very frequent abbreviated form ma’s, mès See Grammar Words for use as conjunction ‘unless’
marner m marners sailor
marow adj dead; stagnant (water); flat (beer) Note construction ev a veu marow = he died
mars yw res phr if necessary Use mars o res in past narrative
mars yw taclow indelma phr in that case
martejen See martesen
martesen (martejen, pàr hap) adv maybe, perhaps See also heb mar [na martesen]
marth m (a2) wonder; *be surprised (at) See also er y varth, sordya marth in
marthus See gwil marthùjyon
marthys adj wonderful As adv preceding an adj amazingly, extremely
maryach m maryajys marriage
ma’s See marnas
mason m masons mason (incl freemason)
masonieth f freemasonry
mass m mass (physics)
mâta m mâtys mate, pal
mater m maters matter (all senses)
maw m boy, lad
Mê See mis Mê
mebla v furnish
mebyl col furniture
Mebyon See Gwesyon
meder m medrow aim, objective
medhegieth (fysek) f medicine (all senses)
medhegneth m medication
medhegva f medhegvaow health centre, surgery (GP)
medhegyl adj medical
medhek m medhygyon doctor
medhek teylu m medhygyon family doctor, GP
medhel adj soft; tender Comp medalla (medalha)
medhelder m softness; tenderness
medhelhe ‖ v soften
medhelweyth ‖ m software
medhow adj drunk
medhowynsy m drunkenness
medra v aim at
mega-1 pref mega-
megles See backa
megy v smoke; stifle; muffle Pret mogas
megyans m nurture, upbringing
mel m honey
melder See [ow] melder
melen adj yellow; amber (traffic light, warning)
mellya v (gans) meddle, interfere (with)
melwhes col melwhejen slugs
melyas v grind
melyn wyns f melynyow gwyns windmill; wind turbine
melysor m melysoryon sweetener
men m meyn stone Note irregular an veyn
mena See meneth
mencyon m mencyons mention See also gwil mencyon a2
meneges v indicate; state
menegva f menegvaow index; catalogue
menegyans m menegyansow statement; commentary
menestrouthy m band (musical)
meneth (mena) m menydhyow mountain; hill
men-gledh ‖ m men-gledhyow ‖ quarry
menowgh adj frequent Note construction yn fenowgh = often See also namenowgh
menta f mint (plant)
mentêna See mentênya
mentênour m mentênours conservative
mentênya (mentêna) v maintain, uphold
mêny m mênys household; crew
mênya v mean (animate subject, not intention)
mênyng m meaning
menyster m menysters minister (all senses)
menystra v administer, manage
menystror m menystroryon administrator, manager
menystry m menystrys ministry
mer m mêras mayor
meras (miras) v (orth, wàr2) look (at) Imperative mir
Merher See de Merher Also means Mercury
merhyk m merhygow pony
merk (mark) m merkys mark (all senses); brand (product)
merk diacrytycal (aken) m merkys diacritical mark, accent (over letter)
merkya (markya) v mark; notice; remark
mernans m death
Merth See de Merth, mis Merth Also means Mars
merther m mertheryon martyr
merwel v die
Meryasek m St Meriadoc
meryt m merytys merit
mes See dhe ves, [in] mes, [in] mes a2, wàr ves
mès See marnas See also Grammar Words for use as a conjunction
meschauns m disaster
mesk See [in] mesk
messach m messajys message
mêster m mêstrysy master; as title Mr
mêstres f mêstresow mistress; as title Mrs, Ms
mêstresyk f mêstresygow young lady; as title Miss
mêstrynjys m mastery, domination; regime (political)
mêsva f mêsvedhow inch
metafor m metaforow metaphor
mêter m mêtrow metre
meth m mothow shame; embarrassment; shyness; *be ashamed / embarrassed / shy; pl breakdown; fiasco See also gorra meth in, kemeres meth
Metheven See mis Metheven
method m methodys method
Methodyst m Methodystyon Methodist
methus adj shameful, disgraceful
methy v feed (baby: breast or bottle) Pret methias
metya v [gans] meet
metyans m metyansow meeting
meur adj/adv/quant [a2] great; much; a lot of As adv meur precedes a comparative adj See also nameur
meur ras [dhys / dhywgh] See gromercy [dhis / dhe why]
meur y berthyans phr patient
meur y boos phr important
meur y deythy phr gifted
meur y dhydhan phr witty
meur y dros phr noisy
meur y hanow (gerys dâ) phr famous
meur y nell phr forceful
meur y wres phr passionate
meureth m greatness
meurgerys adj much loved
mewgh m mewghyow warranty; sponsorship; bail; pl securities (investments) See also in dadn vewgh
mêyonês m mayonnaise
mil dov m milas pet
mildir ‖ f mildiryow ‖ mile; pl mileage
milva f milvaow zoo
milvedhek ‖ m milvedhygyon ‖ vet
min m minyon mouth, lips; beak; brim; edge (blade)
minlen ‖ f minlednow ‖ mask (covering nose, mouth)
minlyw ‖ m minlywyow ‖ lipstick
minvlew ‖ m moustache; whiskers (cat)
minwharth ‖ m minwharthow ‖ smile
minwherthyn ‖ v smile Pret minwharthas
miras See meras
mis m mîsyow month
mis Du adv/m (in) November
mis Ebrel adv/m (in) April
mis Est adv/m (in) August
mis Genver adv/m (in) January
mis Gortheren (Gorefen) adv/m (in) July
mis Gwydngala ‖ adv/m (in) September
mis Hedra adv/m (in) October
mis Kevardhu adv/ (in) December
mis Mê adv/m (in) May
mis Merth adv/m (in) March
mis Metheven (Efen) adv/m (in) June
mis Whevrel adv/m (in) February
mockya v mock (with or without humour)
môcyon m môcyons gesture; motion (in debate)
model m modellys model (of / for sth)
modern See arnowyth
modrewy (armel, brehellyk) f modrewiow bracelet, bangle
modryp f modrebeth aunt
mog m smoke
moghhe See encressya
mol y bedn phr bald
moldra v murder
molgh dhu f molhas du blackbird
momentùm m momentum
mon adj slender, slim
mona m & col money
mona munys m & col small change
mona parys m & col cash
mona spênys See còst spênys
mones See mos
monhe ‖ v slim
montol (mantol) f montolyow scales (for weighing) See also an Vontol
montolly (mantolly) v weigh (sth)
moos f mosow table (mostly in fixed expressions) See settya moos
mop See scubel wolhy
mor m morow sea Note phrase dres mor = overseas, abroad
mor du col moren dhu blackberries
moral adj moral As attributive adj moral precedes or follows its noun
moralyta m morality
mordardh ‖ m surf
mordardha See mordardhya
mordardhya ‖ (mordardha ‖) v surf
mordhos f mordhojow thigh; ham
mordryg ‖ (tryg) m low tide
moreth m melancholy
morgaja (gwystel tir) m morgajys mortgage
morgowl[es] See blùbber
morhogh ‖ m morhohas ‖ porpoise
morlanow ‖ m high tide
morlu See lu lestry
mornya v mourn
mortal adj mortal; deadly, fatal, lethal As attributive adj mortal precedes or follows its noun
morthol m mortholow hammer
mortîd ‖ m tide(s)
morvil ‖ m morvilas ‖ whale
morvil ‖ denjak m morvilas orca, killer whale
morvleydh ‖ (sharca) m morvleydhas shark
mos (mones) v go Pret êth Imperative kê, ewgh (kewgh) Verbal adj gyllys
mos adro phr circulate
mos an hens cot phr take a short cut
mos dhe goll phr perish
mos i'n ewn fordh phr go straight (ahead, to somewhere)
mos mes a wel phr disappear
mos rag phr vouch for
mos wàr bedn dêwlin phr kneel down
mosk m moscow mosque
Moslem See Mùslym
most m mostyon dirt, muck
mostethes m filth (all senses)
mostya v pollute, contaminate
môtorfordh ‖ f môtorfordhow ‖ motorway
mousak adj stinking
môvya v move (all senses)
môvyans m move (all senses); movement, motion; emotion
mowes f mowysy girl, lass
moy (optionally pronounced mùy, rarely so written) adv/quant [a2] more As adv moy precedes its adj See also dhe voy, gorra moy dhe2, namoy, nefra namoy
moy pò le phr more or less
moyha adv/quant most As adv moyha precedes its adj
Mùhamad m Muhammad
mùllyon col mùlyonen clover; clubs (in cards)
mûn m mineral; ore
mûndalas ‖ m mûndalasow ‖ royalty (payment)
munys adj tiny
mùryon col mùryonen ants
muscok adj/m muscogyon mad, insane
muscotter m madness, insanity
Mùslym (Moslem) adj/m Muslim
musur m musurow measure (all senses) See also dres musur
musura v measure
musurans m measurement(s)
musurel f musurellow meter
musurel tomder f musurellow thermometer
mûsycyen m mûsycyens musician
mûsyk (ilow) m music
mûtya v moult; sulk
mùy See moy
my a’th / a’gas pës See mar pleg
mycro-1 pref micro-
mycrofôn ‖ m mycrofônow ‖ microphone
mydnas v + verb-noun wish to, want to Note construction ev a vydn gwil neppëth = he will do sth, he is going to do sth See Key Verb Tables for inflected forms
mygla v cool (sth hot)
mygyl adj lukewarm, tepid; mild (spices); half-hearted, blasé
Myhal Sans m St Michael
myjyn m/quant myjydnow [a2] (a) tiny bit (of)
myly-1 pref milli-
myns m size, quantity, amount See also orth an myns See Grammar Words for pronominal use
myns cûbek m volume (measurement)
mynysen f mynysow minute
myowal v miaow
myrgh f myrhas daughter; girl
myrgh hy dama f what’s-her-name
Myrhas pl Ladies (toilet)
myrour See gweder meras
myshef (myshyw) m harm
myshevya v ruin (all senses)
myshyw See myshef
myssyon m myssyons mission
mytern m myterneth king
myternes f myternesow queen
myttyn adv/m myttynow (in the) morning
N
nâ interj no
na felha See na fella
na fella (felha) phr with express negative any longer, with implied negative no longer
na fors phr + express or implied question word no matter
na hen adv with express negative otherwise
na whath phr with express negative yet, with implied negative not yet
nackyn See lien dorn
nacyon m nacyons nation
nacyonal See kenedhlek
Nadelyk m Christmas Optionally preceded by an
nader f nedras adder, viper
nagh m denial; repudiation
naha v deny; repudiate Verbal adj nahys or nehys
najeth (nasweth) f najedhow needle
nakevys See ankevy
nàm m namow blemish, stain (incl figuratively)
nama v stain (incl figuratively)
namenowgh adv + express or implied negative seldom
nameur quant with express negative much, with implied negative not much
namnygen adv just now, a moment ago
namoy adv with express negative any more, with implied negative no more
naneyl adv with express negative either, with implied negative neither See also naneyl ... na in Grammar Words
nano-1 pref nano-
nans See in nans, wàr nans
nans yw pell phr long ago Use nans o pell in past narrative
NAP abbr (= nyver aswon personek) PIN
napell adv with express negative for long, with implied negative not for long
nappya v have a nap; sleep (computer)
nas See gnas
nasêr m naseryow adjective
nasweth See najeth
natur f naturs nature See also dres natur
naturek adj natural
neb fordh See [in] neb fordh
neb gradh phr to some extent
neb sort a2 phr some sort of
nedh col nedhen nits
nefra adv ever; with implied negative never (present or future reference)
nefra a bes phr as attributive adj eternal
nefra namoy phr with express negative ever again, with implied negative never again (future reference)
negedhek adj negative Note usage e.g. ugans [degrê] negedhek = minus twenty [degrees]
negejyth m negejydhyon commissioner
negejyth gôlyas m negejydhyon ombudsman
negys m negycyow (orth) business (with)
nell m might, power See also meur y nell
nen m nenow ceiling
nena See i’n eur-na
nepprës ‖ (wàr neb tro) adv sometime
nerth m nerthow might, power; energy (physics)
nerth y vydnas m willpower
nerv f nervow nerve (anatomical)
nervus adj highly strung
nes adj/adv (dhe2) nearer, closer (to) position. motion; here motion; with express negative at all See also in nes
nes’he ‖ (nessa) v come near, approach intr
nessa adj nearest; next See Numerals for use as ordinal
nessa v See nes’he
neus col neujen threads (all senses)
nev m nevow heaven Optionally preceded by an
new f newyow trough; sink
newher adv last night, yesterday evening
neyj m flight; swim; stroke (manner of swimming)
neyja v fly; swim Note phrase bos neyjys = float verb
neyth m neythow nest
neythy v nest Note construction neythy y honen = nestle
nia See ania
nith f nithow niece
nôcyon m nôcyons notion
normal adj normal As attributive adj normal precedes or follows its noun
normalyta m normality
north adj/m north(ern)
nos f nosow night
noswedhek adj characteristic
nosweth f noswedhyow characteristic
nôta m nôtys note (money, music)
nôten f nôtednow note (sth noted or to be noted)
noth adj bare, naked; nude
notha f nakedness, nudity
nôtya v note (take note of); announce See also gwyw dhe nôtya
nôtyans m note, memorandum; announcement
novel m novellys novel
now interj [well] now
nowedhadow adj renewable
nowedhy v renew, renovate; update (sth); innovate
nowedhyans m nowedhyansow renewal, renovation; update; innovation
nowedhyansus adj innovative
nowedhys See nowodhow
nown m hunger
nownek adj hungry (for lack of food)
nowodhow (nowedhys) pl news
nowyth adj new Also used as adv recently, just
nowyth flàm phr brand new
noy m noyens nephew
noys See tros
nûdel m nûdels noodle
nùk See wàr nùk
nùmber m nùmbers number (countable quantity)
ny’n deur màn phr he couldn’t care less
ny sens ev oy a2 phr he has no time for (dislike, indifference)
ny vern phr it doesn’t matter
nyver m nyverow number (mathematics)
nyvera v count (1, 2, 3); enumerate
nyveren f nyverednow numeral
nywl m nywlow fog, mist
nywlek adj foggy, misty
O
obedyens See obeyans
ober m oberow work (specific), task, job; deed See also in ober
oberwas ‖ m oberwesyon ‖ workman
obery v accomplish; act, work, operate
oberyans m operation (incl surgery)
obeya v obey, comply (with)
obeyans (obedyens) m obedience, compliance
obma adv here positon or motion Note phrase obma ha dy = here and there
obsessya v obsess
obtainya v obtain
ocûpya v occupy (all senses)
odour m odours smell, scent (individual)
oferen f oferednow mass (Catholic)
offendya v offend (all senses)
offens m offencys offence (all senses); opposition
offra See profya
offrydna v sacrifice (incl figuratively)
ogas adj/adv (dhe2) near, close (to) position; intimate; almost As adv ogas precedes and qualifies an adj or an adv See also in ogas
ogas dhe2 prep near, close to position
ogas ha phr preceding noun or numeral almost
ogas lowr phr following an expression of specific quantity approximately
ogasty mobile adv almost
ol m olow footprint; trace, vestige; pl type[face]
ola v weep, cry
olas m & f hearth, fireplace; home (figuratively)
olcan m olcanow metal
olew m olive oil
oll adj/adv all As adj oll precedes a noun / numeral (including any definite article), follows a pronoun.
[oll] a'y anvoth phr reluctantly
[oll] a'y vodh phr gladly
oll an gwella phr best regards
olyfans m olyfansas elephant
Olympek See an Gwariow Olympek
omassaya v (ow qwil neppëth) practise (doing sth)
omassayans m omassayansow exercise, practice
omassayva f omassayvaow gym[nasium]
omberthy v balance intr Pret omborthas
omblegya v bow (take a bow)
omborth m balance
omborthus adj ambivalent, equivocal; ambiguous; wobbly
ombredery v (a2) ponder, consider Pret ombrederys or ombrederas
ombrofya v (rag) apply (for)
ombrofyor m ombrofyoryon candidate
omdava v (gans) get in touch (with) Verbal adj omdevys
omdedna v withdraw intr; retire; shrink
omden m withdrawal; retirement
omdhal v (gans) quarrel (with)
omdhevas adj/m orphan
omdhon m/v behaviour; behave Pret omdhuk Verbal adj omdhegys
omdhyberth v secede; log off
omdhysodha v resign
omdhysodhans m resignation
omdhysqwedhes v appear (show oneself)
omdhysqwedhyans [kerdh] m parade
omdhysqwîtha See dysqwîtha
omdhyvlâmya (dyharas) v apologize
omdhyvlâmyans m apology
omdowl m wrestling; struggle
omdôwlel v wrestle; struggle
omdrailya v turn [a]round
omfydhyans m [self-]confidence
omgaregyn m omgaregydnow fossil
omgelgh (kerhydneth) m environment
omgelmy v (gans) engage (with); log on Pret omgolmas
omgemeres rag phr undertake
omgemeryans m responsibility
omgemeryans strothys m limited liability
omglôwes v feel (in oneself)
omgùssulya v (gans) consult, confer, discuss (with)
omladha v no inflection kill oneself, commit suicide
omlath m/v (orth, warbydn) fight [against]
omlavar adj mute
omlêsa v spread intr
omoffrydnans m self-sacrifice
omrolya v (in) join (organization); check in (to flight, hotel)
omry v yield, give up Pret omros Note construction omry dhe2 = devote oneself to
omsensy v consider, feel (opinion) Pret omsensys
omsettya dhe2 phr commit to (sth, doing sth)
omsettya orth / wàr2 / warbydn oppose (sb, sth); attack (sb, sth)
omsettyans m opposition; attack
omsewajya v relieve oneself (toilet)
omudnya v unite intr Note constructions omudnya gans = identify with, omudnya warbydn = gang up on
omweres v cope, manage intr
omweskel v collide intr
omwheles v overturn
omwolhy v wash intr
omwovyn v ask oneself, wonder This word is often encountered, but govyn orto y honen is better Cornish
ôn m ên lamb
onest adj decent, proper
only adv only
onora (enora) v honour
onour (enour) m onours honour
onyon col onyonen onions
oos m osow age (all senses) See also an Osow Cres
oportûnyst m oportûnystyon opportunist
ôpyn adj/adv open(ly)
ôpyn gwelys phr evident
opynyon m opynyons opinion
or f oryon border, frontier; pl outskirts
organ m organs organ (all senses)
organek adj organic
orkestra m orkestras orchestra
orna See trevna
ors m orsas bear
orth an jowl phr after question word on earth, the devil, the hell Note abbreviated phrases of surprise pandr’an jowl? pywa an jowl? = what the devil?
orth an myns phr proportionate
orthodontyth ‖ m orthodontydhyon ‖ orthodontist
orthopêdyk ‖ adj orthopaedic
oryel pyctours m oryels art gallery
osieth f ageism
ost m ôstys host; landlord
ostel f ostelyow hotel
ôstya v stay (overnight)
ôstyas m ôstysy guest (overnight)
ôstys ervys pl armed forces
ot obma (otobma) phr here is / are
otham (ethom) m othobmow *need See also heb otham
othomva f othomvaow service station, services (on fast road)
otobma See ot obma
our m ourys hour (60 minutes)
outray m outrage, atrocity
outrayus adj outrageous, atrocious
overcùmya v overcome, beat
ow cortos yn parys phr on standby (for flight etc)
ow kelly phr slow (clock)
ow kemeres pêmons socyal phr on benefits
[ow] melder phr darling
ow tùchya [dhe2] (tùchyng) phr + noun, non-personal pron relating to, concerning, about
owmel See esmal
own m (a2) *fear (of), be afraid (of) See also gorra own in, kemeres own
ôwnter m ôwntras uncle
owr m gold
owraval ‖ m owravallow ‖ orange (fruit)
owrbysk ‖ m owrbùscas ‖ goldfish
owrek adj golden
owrlyn ‖ (syjan) m silk
oy (optionally pronounced ùy, rarely so written) m oyow egg
oyl m oil
oyl dîsel m diesel (oil)
oylya v oil
oynment m oynmens ointment
P
pab m pabow pope
pack keyn m packys backpack
packet (fardellyk) m packettys packet
pad m paddys pad
padel f padellow pan
padel dorn f padellow saucepan
padel fria See lecher
padn m padnow cloth, fabric See also bykîny
pain (gloos) m painys pain, ache
paint m paintys paint
paintya v paint
pal f palyow spade (incl in cards)
palas v dig Verbal adj pelys
paljia v paralyse
palm m palmys palm (plant)
palores (bran rudhyk) f paloresow chough
pâls adj abundant
palv f palvow palm (hand)
palvala v grope; feel one’s way Verbal adj palvelys
paly (velvet) m velvet
palys m palycys palace
pana brow? phr (mar4) what’s the point? (of doing sth)
panel m panellow panel; console (incl for gaming)
panes col panen parsnips
pans m pansow dell
paper m paperyow paper See also pîss paper
paper fos m paperyow wallpapert
paper nowodhow m paperyow newspaper
paper ugans m paperyow twenty pound note Likewise paper deg etc
par See a’n par-ma, a’n par-na
pàr hap See martesen
pàr termyn ... pàr termyn See traweythyow
paradhys (paradîs) m paradise
paradîs See paradhys
paranoya ‖ m paranoia
parashûta ‖ (labmlen ‖) m parashûtys ‖ parachute
park m parcow field (enclosed, also of force); pitch (sport)
park poblek m parcow park (municipal, national)
park caravanow ‖ m parcow caravan park
park kerry m parcow car park
parkya v park
parra m parrys team
part m partys part (contrasted with another) See also i’n contrary part
parth f parthow side (direction) Note construction a’n barth-ma / barth-na dhe2 = on this / that side of
parth ajy / avês f inside / outside
party m partys party (all senses)
Party an Gemynwer m the Communist Party
Party an Lavur m the Labour Party
Party an Tôrys See Party an Ventênours
Party an Ventênours (Party an Tôrys) m the Conservative Party
parujy See parusy
parusy (parujy) v prepare; cook
parys adj ready Note construction parys dhe2 = ready / willing to See also ow cortos yn parys, sqwychys dhe barys
paryster m readiness
pas m pasow cough
pasbord m cardboard
Pask m Easter Optionally preceded by an
pâss m pâcys pace, step
passa v cough
passêr ‖ m passeryow ‖ password
passya v pass (incl examination); overtake
pasta m pasta
pastel losowek f pastellow allotment (garden)
pasty m pastys pasty, pie
patâta (aval dor, doraval, tatty) m patâtys potato
pâtê m pâté
patron m patronyow pattern; model (design)
paw m & f pawyow paw; claw (crab, lobster)
pawgen ‖ f pawgednow ‖ slipper
payon m payonas peacock
pê v pay Pret pês Verbal adj pës Note construction pës dâ (a2, gans) = pleased (with)
pedn m pednow head; end (extremity)
pedn an fordh m destination
pedn bloodh m pednow birthday
pedn cales See stowt
pedn pùsorn See bùrdhen
pedn seythen m pednow weekend
pedn- Compounds beginning pedn- may alternatively be spelled pen-
pedncyta f pencytas capital (city)
pednfordh f penfordhow main road
pednfron ‖ f penfrodnow ‖ muzzle (for dog)
pednrêwl ‖ f penrêwlys ‖ principle
pednser ‖ m pensery ‖ architect
pedrak adj/m pedrogyon square
pedrevan f pedrevanow lizard
pedry v rot; corrupt Pret podras
pegans m means (financial)
pegh m sin
peha v sin
pehador m pehadoryon sinner
pejadow m prayer; request
pejy See pesy
pel f pelyow ball; sphere
pel droos f football (game)
peldrosyas ‖ m peldrosysy ‖ footballer
pelednyk f pelenygow pill, tablet
pell adj far; long (of time) Comp pella (pelha) See also kyns napell, na fella, nans yw pell, napell
pellder m distance Also used as adv for a long time
pellen f pelednow ball (of sth); dumpling
pellgôwsel ‖ v (orth) talk on the phone (with)
pellgowsor ‖ m pellgowsoryon ‖ [tele]phone Note also degy-gowsor for stricter pellgowsor hedhon ‘portable telephone’ used by some for ‘mobile phone’
pellwelor See gweder aspias
pellwolok ‖ f television
pelour m pelours fur (for wearing)
pêmont m pêmons payment
penbleth f penblethow puzzlement; quandary, dilemma
Pencast (Sul Gwydn) m Pentecost, Whitsun Optionally preceded by an
pencyon m pencyons pension
peneglos ‖ f peneglosyow ‖ cathedral
penfenten ‖ m penfentydnyow ‖ source (all senses)
pengasen ‖ f stomach
pens (puns) m pensow pound (weight, money)
penscol See ûnyversyta See also An Benscol Egerys
penscrefor ‖ m penscreforyon ‖ editor (newspaper, magazine)
pensevyges See prynces
pensevyk See pryns
per col peren pears
Peran m St Piran
perfeth (perfÿth) adj perfect
perfethter m perfection
perfethyth m perfethydhyon perfectionist
perfÿth See perfeth
perhedna v possess; own
perhednak m perhenogyon proprietor; landlord (of tenant)
perhen m perhednyon owner; holder (licence, patent etc)
perl m perlys pearl
perna See prena
persecûtya v persecute; victimize
person m persons person, individual; character (in play etc)
personek adj personal
perswâdya v persuade, convince Note construction perswâdya nebonen dhe wil / na wrella neppëth = persuade sb to do / not to do sth
perthadow adj bearable
perthy awhêr phr worry
perthy cov phr (a2) remember
perthy danjer phr + verb-noun be reluctant to
perthy dowt phr (a2) fear
perthy envy phr (orth) envy
perthy grêvons phr (orth) bear a grudge (against)
perthy meth See kemeres meth
perthy own See kemeres own
perthy scruth See kemeres scruth
perthyans m patience See also fowt perthyans, meur y berthyans
perthyn (longya) dhe2 phr belong to; relate to
perthynas See heb perthynas
perthynek (perthynus, longus) adj (dhe2) relevant (to)
perthynus See perthynek
peryl m perylyow danger, risk
peryllya v endanger (sb), risk (sth)
peryllys adj dangerous, risky
peswar torn m crossroads
pesy (pejy) v pray (for sth); request Present-future pÿs Pret pesys Note constructions pesy rag nebonen = pray for sb, pesy wàr nebonen = pray to sb, pesy orth nebonen (or infixed pron) gwil neppëth or a wil neppëth or pesy may whrella nebonen neppëth = ask sb to do sth, pesy orth nebonen na wrella neppëth = ask sb not to do sth See also my a'th / a'gas pës
pêsya v continue Note construction pêsya ow qwil neppëth = continue doing sth See also nefra a bes
pëth m possessions, assets See Grammar Words for pronominal use
petrol m petrol
petrolva f petrolvaow filling station
petycyon m petycyons petition
pêwas m award See also an pêwas brâs
pib f pîbow pipe (incl for smoking), tube
pîbel f pîbellow pipe, tube
pîben f pîbednow pipe, tube; pl plumbing
pîbow sagh pl bagpipes
piga v prick; sting; excite
pigus (entanus) teg phr exciting (positive)
pigvôn ‖ adj pointed
pil m pîlyow battery
pînaval ‖ m pînavallow ‖ pineapple
pîsa v piss, urinate
pîsas m piss, urined
piss paper m pîcys piece of paper
pith m pîthow well
pla See a’n pla
plain adj/m plainys plain; square, piazza; plane (geometry) Comp plainya
plain an gwary m theatre (open-air)
planet m planettys planet
plans m plansow plant (vegetation)
plansa v plant Verbal adj plynsys
plâss m plâcyow place (incl at table); mansion
plaster m plaster
plastyfia v laminate (document etc)
plastyk adj/m plastygow plastic
plat adj flat
plât m plâtyow plate
platten f platednow disk (computer, recording)
plattya v flatten; crouch
plebmyk See dhe blebmyk
pleg m plegow bend; fold
plegadow adj/m agreeable (sb, sth); acceptable (sth); desire, inclination See also dh’y blegadow
plegel f plegellow folder
plegya v bend; fold Note construction bos plegys dhe2 = be inclined to
plegya dhe See plêsya See also mar pleg
plegya tâl phr frown
plenta See plenty
plenty (plenta) m (a2) plenty (of), enough
plesont adj pleasant, nice
plesour m plesours pleasure
plestryn m plestrydnow plaster (for minor cut)
plêsya (plegya dhe2) v please
plethen f plethednow pigtail, dreadlock; string (onions etc)
plethy v braid, plait
plit m situation
plobm m lead (metal)
plobmyor (gweythor plobm) m plomyoryon plumber
plos adj plosyon dirty
plos y davas phr foul-mouthed
plosegy v dirty; get dirty
plot m plottys plot (of story)
plùmen f plùmednow plum
pluv col pluven feathers; singulative also used for pen
pluvak f pluvogow cushion, pillow
pluven belvleyn ‖ f pluvednow pelvleyn ‖ ballpoint [pen]
pluven blobm f pluvednow plobm pencil
pluw f pluwyow parish
plynchya v flinch; blink; wince
pobas v bake Verbal adj pebys
pobel f & col poblow people (as collective = persons) See also an bobel, an bobel vian
poblans m poblansow population
poblegeth (repùblyk) m poblegedhow republic
poblegy v publicize
poblegyans m publicity
poblek adj public
pock m pockyow push; poke, prod
pocket m pockettys pocket
pockya v push; poke, prod
podcast ‖ m podcastys ‖ podcast
poder adj rotten
poder dans m tooth decay
podradow adj perishable (food)
podrak adj podrogyon decayed; corrupt
podrethes m rot, decay; corruption
podyk m podygow jug (small); mug (beer)
poll m pollow pool; pit (hollow)
poll atal m pollow rubbish dump
poll neyja m pollow swimming pool
poll pry m pollow clay pit
pollat m polatys fellow, chap, guy
pollgor See kessedhek
pols m pulse, heartbeat; moment (duration, not point in time)
pols bian phr a little while; a little way (distance)
pols dâ (polta) phr quite a while; quite a way (distance)
polsor m polsoryon pendulum
polta See pols dâ
polter m powder
polycy m polycys policy (all senses)
polyshya v polish
polytygieth f politics
polytygor m polytygoryon politician
polytyk adj political; shrewd
polytyk-kewar ‖ adj politically correct
pompyon m pompyons pumpkin
pompyon dowr m pompyons watermelon
pompyon hir m pompyons marrow (vegetable)
pompyon wheg m pompyons melon
pompyonyk m pompyonygow courgette
pons m ponsow bridge
pons cregys m ponsow suspension bridge
pons kerdh m ponsow footbridge
ponsfordh ‖ f ponsfordhow ‖ viaduct
ponya v run (animate subject) Imperative poon
poos adj/adv/m posow heavy; serious (bad); deep(ly) (sleep); weight Also used idiomatically for pound (weight) Comp possa See also meur y boos
pooslev ‖ m pooslevow ‖ stress, emphasis
poosleva ‖ v stress, emphasize
popet m popettys doll; puppet
popty pyng See corrdodnor
popynjay m popynjays parrot
pop-ÿs ‖ col pop-ÿsen ‖ popcorn
pòr2 adv very Precedes its adj
poran adv exactly; with expressions of motion straight, directly
porhel m porhelly pig
pornografek adj pornographic
porpos m purpose, intention
porpos m porpesow plaice
porposya (intendya) v intend Note construction bos porposys dhe wil neppëth = intend to do sth
porrês See res
pors m porsys purse
portal m portalys porch
porth m porthow gateway, doorway; harbour, port; cove
portreya v portray
portreyans m portreyansow portrayal; portrait; profile (public)
portwin ‖ m port (drink)
pory v graze; browse (book, shop, internet etc)
posa v (wàr2, warbydn) lean (against)
posnya v poison
possybyl adj possible
possybylta m possybyltas possibility
post m postow post (all senses)
postcôd ‖ m postcôdys ‖ postcode
postya v post
posytyf adj positive See also VID-posytyf
pot m pottow pot
pôt m pôtow kick
pot tê m pottow teapot
pôtya v kick
pow m powyow country, land (geographical); countryside
power m power (physics, politics)
powes m/v rest; pause; interval (performance) See also gwil powes
powes wàr2 phr depend on
pows f powsyow dress; robe
pows nos f powsyow nightie
poynt m poyntys point (all senses); as adv with express negative at all See also in poynt dâ
poynt a skians m poyntys maxim, proverb
poyntya v point
poyson m poysons poison
practys m practycyow practice (all senses)
pragmatek adj pragmatic
prais See gormola
praisya (gormel) v praise
pralla See spralla
pràm See caryach baby
pras m prasow meadow
prat m prattys trick; stunt
preder m prederow thought; worry See also kemeres preder
prederus adj thoughtful; worried
predery v think Pret prederys or prederas
predn m prednyer wood; bar
pregoth (progeth) m/v sermon; preach
prena (perna) v buy, purchase
prenas m prenasow buy, purchase
prenassa v no inflection shop
prenor m prenoryon buyer, purchaser
prentys m prentycys apprentice, trainee
prës m prejyow time (specific, actual) See also i’n gwella prës, i’n gwetha prës Note construction prës yw + verb-noun = it is time to
prës [boos] m prejyow meal
prës ly See ly
presens m presence
present attributive adj present Precedes its noun See also a’n present termyn, rag an present termyn
presentya v present
presentyans m presentation
prest adv all the time
prestya v lend (money)
prestyans m loan (money)
presydent m presydens president
pretendya v claim
prëv m preves (prevyon) creepy-crawly; insect (loosely)
prëv del m preves caterpillar
prevy v prove; test, try out Pret provas
prevyans See heb prevyans
prias m & f priosow spouse
pris m prîsyow prize; price See also a bris
problem m problemow problem (all senses)
proces (argerth) m process, procedure
professour m professours professor
profet (profus) m profettys prophet
profus See profet
profya (offra) v offer, bid; propose, suggest
profyans m profyansow offer, bid; proposal, suggestion; try (rugby)
profyt m profit
progeth See pregoth
project (ragdres) m projectow project
promys (dedhewadow) m promyssyow promise
promyssya (dedhewy) v promise
pronter See prownter
pros (yêth plain) m prose
Protestant adj/m Protestans Protestant
protestya v protest; demonstrate (political)
protestyans m protest; demonstration (political)
prov m provyon proof; test
prov menystry m MOT
provia v provide, supply Note construction provia neppëth dhe nebonen = supply sb with sth
provians m supply; supplies
provior m provioryon provider, supplier
provôkya v provoke
prow m advantage Note that a single advantage is poynt a brow See also a brow
prownter (pronter) m prontyryon priest
prowt adj (a2) proud (of) (positive, negative)
pry m clay
pry gwydn m china clay
pryck m point (compass); degree (circle)
prydydhieth f poetry
prydyth m prydydhyon poet
prÿjweyth m moment (point in time)
prynces (pensevyges ‖) f pryncesow princess
pryns (pensevyk ‖) m pryncys prince
prynt m pryntys print
pryntya v print
pryntyor m pryntyoryon printer
prysner m prysners prisoner
pryson m prysons prison
prysonya v imprison
pryva (pryveth) adj private; confidential
pryvedhyow See attêsva
pryveth See pryva
pryvetter m privacy; confidentiality
pùb eur [oll] See pùpprës
pùb termyn See pùpprës
pùb wàr y dorn phr in turn
puber m pepper
pubryn m pubrydnow bell pepper
pùdyn m pùdyns pudding
pùmp m pùmpys pump
pùmpya v pump
puns See pens
pùnyshment m pùnyshmentys punishment
pùnyshya v punish
pùpprës ‖ (pùb eur [oll], pùb termyn) adv always
pùptra See dres pùptra, wosa pùptra See Grammar Words for pronominal use
pur adj pure; sheer (intensifying) Comp purra (purha)
purheor m purheoryon purifier; sanitizer
pùrpur See glasrudh
pùrrya v purr
pùscador m pùscadoryon (pùscadors) fisherman
pùsorn m pùsernow bundle (tied together)
py eur yw? phr what’s the time?
pyanô m pyanôs piano
pycher m pychers pitcher, jug (large)
pyckel m pyckels pickle
pyckla v pickle
pyctour m pyctours picture; painting
pydn m pydnys pin
pydna v pin
pyjâmas pl pyjamas
pykern m pykernow cone (all senses)
pyllen f pylednow fringe; frayed cloth, rag
pyncel m pyncels brush (artist’s); pencil (especially for make-up); marker pen
pynchya v pinch
pynk See gwydnrudh
pynta m pyntys pint
pÿs col pysen peas
pysk m pùscas fish See also an Pùscas
pyskessa v no inflection fish
pyskva f pyskvaow aquarium; fish farm
pystyga v injure
pystyk m pystygow injury; stitch (in side)
pyt m pyttys pit
pyta (pyteth) m pity, compassion See also kemeres pyta orth
pyteth See pyta
pyth adj mean, stingy
pythneth m meanness, stinginess
pytsa m pytsas pizza
pyxel m pyxellyow pixel
Q
qwalyta m qwalytas quality (all senses)
qwartron m qwartronys district; direction See Numerals for use as fraction
qwestyon m qwestyons (qwestyonow) question
qwit adv completely
qworùm m qwora quorum
qwylkyn m qwylkydnow frog
qwyz m qwyzys quiz
R
rabmen See growyn
racan m racanow rake
rach m care, attention
radn f radnow part; section See Grammar Words for pronominal use See also kemeres radn
radna v divide; share; deal (cards) Verbal adj rydnys
radnles ‖ m ranlesow ‖ commission (fee)
radnriv ‖ (fracsyon) f ranrîvyow ‖ fraction
radnyêth ‖ f ranyêthow ‖ dialect
radycal adj/m radycals radical As attributive adj radycal precedes or follows its noun
radyô m radyôs radio
rag See in rag, wàr rag See Grammar Words for prepositional use
rag an present termyn phr for now, for the time being
rag dowt See dowt
rag exampyl (r.e.) phr for example (e.g.)
rag hedna phr therefore
rag kerensa prep for the sake of
rag tro phr temporary, temporarily, provisional(ly)
ragdres See project
ragêr m rageryow preposition
ragerhy v reserve, book Pret ragerhys
rag’hanow m rag’henwyn pronoun
raglef See vôta
raglen f raglednow overall
ragleva See vôtya
ragpren m subscription
ragprena m subscribe to (newspaper, magazine etc)
ragprena eseleth in phr subscribe to (association, club)
ragresor m ragresoryon pioneer
ragvrehel f ragvrehellow cuff
ragvreus f ragvreusow prejudice
randir ‖ m randiryow ‖ region, district
randirek ‖ adj regional
ranjy m ranjiow ‖ flat, apartment
ras See meur ras
rastel f rastelly grill (cooking)
rastella v grill
r.e. See rag exampyl
re adv/quant too; too much As adv re precedes its adj
reacsyon m reaction (to situation)
realeth m reality
rebellya v rebel
rebellyans m rebellion
recepcyon (degemerva) m reception (front desk)
recêva (recêvya) v receive
recêvya See recêva
recêvys avell phr qualified as (professionally)
receyt m receytys recipe
recken m recknys bill, invoice
reckenva ‖ f reckenvaow ‖ checkout (supermarket etc)
reckna v reckon, calculate See also heb reckna
reckna ogas lowr phr estimate
reckna termyn phr + noun time (sth)
recknans m reckoning, calculation
recknel f recknellow calculator (device, app)
record m recordys record (all senses)
recordya v record; save (computing)
recordyans m recordyansow recording
reden col redenen bracken, ferns
redya v read
redyk m redygow radish
referendùm (gwerynvôta ‖) m referenda referendum
regardya v bear in mind
rejyster m reyjsters register (language)
remainya v stay, remain
remembra v remember
remenat See remnant
remnant (remenat) m remnans (remenadow) remainder, rest; pl remains
remôcyon m removal (to new address); promotion (career)
remôvya (remuvya) v remove
remuvya See remôvya
rencas m rencasow class (social)
rencas lavur m working class
rendra v + adj render, make
renk m renkyow rank
renky v snore; snort; croak; gurgle; rasp Pret roncas
rent m rentys revenue; rent; interest (on loan or deposit)
rentya See gobrena
repentons m repentance
repentya v repent
reportyor m reportyoryon reporter
representya v represent
repùblyk See poblegeth
reqwîrya v require
res f rêsyow row; sequence
res See bos res [porrês] Note res can also be a present tense verb (imperfect tense resa) as in the relative clause a res = [which is] necessary / essential
res adro m roundabout (fairground); carousel (baggage)
res yw phr + infinitive construction he must (have) (inference) Use res o in past narrative
res yw alowa / avowa phr admittedly
rescous m rescue
resegva f resegvaow race (contest); career
resegva bêwnans f resegvaow curriculum vitae
resek v run (inanimate subject)
rêson m rêsons (rag) reason (all senses) (for) See also dre rêson
rêsonek adj rational
rêsonus adj reasonable
resor m resoryon courier; cursor
respect See revrons
rester f restry set-up, scheme (colour etc)
restorya v restore; reinstate
restry v arrange (in tidy order)
restryn m restrydnow file (document, incl computing)
reun m reunas seal (animal)
rev f revow oar, paddle; shovel
revrons (respect) m respect See also gwil revrons dhe2
revya v row, paddle
rew m frost, ice
rew See in udn rew
reward (gweryson, weryson) m reward
rewardya v reward
rewdhehen See dehen rew
rewer See rewgyst
rewgyst ‖ (rewer) f rewgystyow ‖ freezer
rewjy m rewjiow ‖ terraced house
rêwl f rêwlys rule; control
rêwl boos f rêwlys diet
rêwlya v rule, regulate
rêwlyans m regulation
rêwlyth m rêwlydhyon regulator
rewy v freeze Note rewys = icy
reydh f sex, gender
reydhek adj sexual
rial adj royal; splendid, excellent As attributive adj rial precedes or follows its noun
rias m riesy donor
rim m rîmyow rhyme
riss m rice
rîvednek adj/f rîvenegow digital; keypad
rîvbost ‖ (ebost) m rîvbostow ‖ email
ro m royow gift, present, donation
robbya v rob
robbyor v robbyoryon robber
robot m robottys robot
rocket (fusen) m rockettys rocket
rol m rôlys role
rol f rolyow roll (all senses); list
rol cana f rolyow playlist
rol vytel f rolyow menu (food)
rolbren ‖ m rolbrednyer ‖ roller; reel
rolya v roll
rom m rômys room (≠ space)
rom esedha m rômys sitting room
rom kydnyow m rômys dining room
rom showya m rômys showroom
rom studhya (studhva) m rômys study (room)
Roman adj/m Romans Roman
romantek adj romantic
rônd See rownd
ronk m snore; snort; croak; gurgle; rasp Also used as adj with same sense range
roos f rosow net
roosweyth ‖ m roosweythow ‖ network
ros f rosow wheel
ros col rosen roses
ros mogh col rosen [corn] poppies
roskys f roskyjyow roller skate
rôstya v roast
rôsva f rosvaow avenue; drive (in front of house)
rôsya v stroll; surf (web)
roweth m prestige
rownd (rônd) adj/m rowndys round
rowter m rowteryow router (broadband etc)
rùber m rubber (material)
rudh adj red
rudhak m rudhogas robin
rudhvelen ‖ adj orange (colour)
rudhya v blush
rùgby m rugby
rugla v rattle, jangle
rusk col rusken rind; bark (tree)
rùstla v rustle (sound)
rûth f rûthow crowd
rùttya v rub
ry v (dhe2) give (to) Pret ros Imperatives ro (roy), rewgh Verbal adj rës
ry an vrodn dhe2 (brodna) phr breastfeed
ry colon dhe2 (spyrysegy) phr encourage (sb)
ry cubmyas rag phr permit, allow (sth)
ryban m rybanys ribbon
rybfordh ‖ f rybfordhow ‖ slip road
rych adj rich; expressive (language) Comp rycha
rych y awen phr creative
rychys See rychyth
rychyth (rychys) m wealth, riches
rygol m groove; rut
rythym m rhythm
ryver m ryvers river
S
sacrys adj sacred
sad adj serious, grave
Sadorn See de Sadorn Also means Saturn
sagh m seghyer bag
sagh cùsca m seghyer sleeping bag
sagh keyn m seghyer rucksack
salad m saladys salad
salad cavach m coleslaw
salow adj safe and sound Comp salwa or moy salow
salujy v greet
sans adj/m sens holy; saint
sant m sandys course (meal)
sant melen Eyndek See cùrry
sant melys m sandys dessert
sarcastyk adj sarcastic
sarchya v search for
sarf See serpont
sarfven ‖ m serpentine
sav See a’y sav
savla m savleow position; site
savla bùss m savleow bus stop
saw adj safe Comp sawa; prep + noun, pron (independent if personal) except See Grammar Words for use as conj
sawder m safety
sawen f sawenyow cleft (in cliff)
sawor (saworen) m saworyow smell, fragrance; flavour Note construction yma sawor + noun / adj wàr = smell (have a particular smell); taste (have a particular taste)
sawor Eyndek m chutney
saworek adj fragrant; savoury (as opposed to sweet); tasty
saworen See sawor
sawory v smell (sth); taste (sth)
sawya v save, rescue; recover (from illness)
saya See assaya
scaffotys pl scaffolding
scafhe ‖ v lighten
scafhës ‖ y golon phr relieved
scala m scalys bowl (shallow)
scàm m scamow scam
scant adj/adv scarce; + optional negative hardly, scarcely, barely
scant col scanten scales (fish, reptile)
scantlyn m criterion, criteria; template
scanya v scan (with device)
scanyans ughson ‖ m ultrasound scan
scanyor m scanyoryon scanner
scappya v get away, escape intr
scat See sqwat
scath f scathow boat
scath sawder f scathow lifeboat
scav adj light (weight); slight; nimble; swift Comp scaffa
scavel f scavellow stool; bench
scavel an gow f gossip
scavel cronak f scavellow mushroom
scent m scentys scent, perfume
sciens m sciencys science
sciensek adj scientific
sciensyth m sciensydhyon scientist
sclander m slander; scandal
sclandrus adj slanderous; scandalous
scobmyn m scobmow chip (chocolate, device)
scochfordh ‖ f scochfordhow ‖ alley[way]
scodhya v support
scodhya wàr2 phr rely on Note phrase dâ dhe scodhya warnodho = reliable
scodhyans m support
scodhyor m scodhyoryon supporter
scol f scolyow school
scol elvednek f scolyow primary school
scol nessa f scolyow secondary school Contrast an nessa scol = the nearest school
scol vêthryn f scolyow mêthryn nursery school
scolheygus adj scholarly
scolor f scoloryon pupil (school)
scon (yn scon) adv soon Comp scona (sconha)
scons col sconsen scones
sconya v reject, refuse Note construction sconya dhe nebonen gwil neppëth = forbid sb doing sth
scoodh f scodhow shoulder
scoodhlen See whytel
scoos m scojow shield; protection See also in dadn scoos
scooske ‖ m scooskeow ‖ crash barrier
scor m scôrys score; rating
scoren f scorednow branch
scornya v scorn; satirize
scorpyon See an Scorpyon
scot m bill (in restaurant etc)
scovarn f scovornow ear
scovarnak m scovarnogyon hare
scovarnygow pl earphones, earbuds
scovva f scovvaow cubicle
scrambla v scramble (eggs, message)
screfa (scrifa) m/v writing; write Imperative scrif
screfor m screforyon writer
screw (kenter tro) m screwys screw
scrif m scrîvyow (scrifow) document; work (of author)
scrifa See screfa
scrij m scrîjow shriek, scream
scrîja v shriek, scream
scrin f scrînyow screen (all senses); shrine
scriven f scrivednow document
scrolya v scroll
scruth m scruthow horror, shock See also gorra scruth in, kemeres scruth
scruthus adj horrible, shocking
scrydel f scrydellow poster
scryp (jypser) m scryppys satchel; briefcase
scrypt m scryptys script (play, film etc)
scryvynyas m scryvynysy secretary
scubel f scubellow broom
scubel sugna f scubellow vacuum cleaner
scubel wolhy (mop) f scubellow mop
scubya (brossya, brùshya) v brush, sweep
scubylen (brùsh) f scubylednow brush
scubylen dens f scubylednow toothbrush
scudel f scudellow dish (all senses)
scùllya v spill; squander, waste
scùllyak adj/m scùllyogyon wasteful; extravagant; spendthrift
scùllyans m spill[age]; waste
scûter m scûters scooter
seban m soap
secùnd m secùnds second (time) See Numerals for use as ordinal
sedha See esedha
sedhek brusy m sedhegyon tribunal
sedhy v sink, submerge; set (sun)
sëgh adj dry Comp seha
seha v dry
sehes m thirst; *be thirsty
sel manylyon f sêlyow database
selder m cellar(s)
sellys parys phr ready salted
selsyk col selsygen sausages
selven ‖ m selveyn ‖ foundation; basis
selvenegor ‖ m selvenegoryon ‖ fundamentalist
selvenek ‖ adj fundamental, basic
selwel (sylwel) v save
sêlya v seal (all senses)
semlant m appearance (look)
sêmly adj handsome, attractive
sempel adj simple Comp sempla
sempelhe ‖ v simplify
seneth m senedhow parliament
sens m sencys sense (≠ meaning) See also gwil sens
sens a gemusureth m sense of proportion
sens a sprall m frustration (emotion)
sensor m sensoryon holder; stand (coats, hats, music)
sensor carg m sensoryon shipping container
sensor manegow m sensoryon glove compartment
sensy v hold; keep; detain; consider (opinion) Pret sensys Note construction bos sensys dhe2 = be grateful to
sensy dh’y vrës v concentrate on (sth)
sensytyf adj sensitive
sensytyvyta m sensitivity
seny v sound; ring (bell); play (music, musical instrument) Pret sonas
sera See syra
serpont (sarf) m serpons snake
serry v anger; get angry Pret sorras Note serrys (engrys) = angry
serth adj rigid, upright; steep Comp sertha
serus See creftus
servont m servons servant
servya v serve
servyas m servysy server
servyour m servyours tray
servys m servycyow service (all senses)
Servys Kenedhlek Yêhes m the National Health Service (NHS)
sêson m sêsons season See also a’n sêson
sêsya v seize
set m settys set (of sth)
seth m sethow jar
seth f sethow arrow
sethor m sethoryon remote [control] (television etc) See also an Sethor
settya v set, lay, place See also settya [wor’gobren]
settya dëdh phr make an appointment
settya moos phr lay the table
settya orth / warbydn phr oppose
settya [wor'gobren] phr (dhe2) hire, rent, let (to sb)
seul See gwewen
sevel v stand; stop (stand still) Pret sevys or savas Imperative sav Verbal adj sevys = arisen (not stood / standing)
sevel in bàn phr stand up, get up (incl from bed)
sevel orth phr refrain from
sevel orth aswon phr ignore
sevur adj severe (sb)
sevureth See in sevureth
seweny See soweny
sewt m sewtys suit; colour (of garment)
sewt resegva m sewtys tracksuit
sewt stanch m sewtys wetsuit, drysuit
sewya v follow (all senses)
sewyans m sewyansow consequence; result, outcome
sexieth f sexism
seythen f seythednow week See also pedn seythen
shafta m shaftys shaft (in ground)
shakya v shake
sham m shame
shampên m champagne
shampû m shampoo
shâmya v shame, humiliate
shanel an strêt m shanellow gutter (street)
shâp m shâpys shape
shâpya v shape
shara m sharys share, portion; contribution
sharca See morvleydh
sherp adj sharp (incl tone of voice)
sherys m sherry
shînya See spladna
Shîyek adj Shia
shoppa (gwerthjy) m shoppys shop
shora m shorys attack (heart etc); fit (epilepsy)
show m showys show (entertainment or to impress)
showr (cals) a2 quant a lot of
shùgra m sugar
shùgra leth m lactose
shyndya v damage, harm (sb, sth)
sia v hum, buzz
sians m whim
siansus adj temperamental (sb); arbitrary (sth)
sîcologyl adj psychological
Sîkyas m Sîkysy Sikh
sin m sînys sign See also gwil sin
sîna v sign (all senses)
sînans m signature
sîra See tas
sîra dâ m sîrys father-in-law
sîra wydn m sîrys gwydn grandfather
skech m skechys sketch (playlet)
skentyl adj intelligent; clever, smart (incl device, motorway)
sketh m skethow strip
skethry v chop (wood)
skethryk m skethrygow splinter
skeul f skeulyow ladder; scale (music)
skeul diank f skeulyow fire escape
skeus m skeusow (a2) shadow, shade; suspicion (of); *be suspicious (of)
skeus lugarn m skeusow lampshade
skeusednor m skeusenoryon photographer
skeusek adj shady; suspicious; spooky
skeusen (fôtô[graf ‖]) f skeusednow photo[graph] See also honen-skeusen
skeusenieth (fôtôgrafieth ‖) f photography
skevens pl lungs
skewwyns m & f skewwynsow windscreen
skia m/v no inflection ski(ing)
skians m skiansow knowledge, wisdom; intellect See also poynt a skians
skiansek adj/m skiansegyon knowledgeable, wise; intellectual
skîtel f skîtellow syringe
skîtya v squirt; inject
skîtyans m squirt; injection
sky m skiow ski
skyber f skyberyow barn
skydnya (dhywar2) v descend, go down (from); dismount; get off (vehicle)
skyjyow See eskys
skyla f (rag) reason (for)
skynen f skynednow earring
sley adj clever, skilful
slynk adj/m slippery; slide
slynkresek ‖ v skate (on ice)
slynkva f slynkvaow slipway
slynkya v slide
slyppya v slip; skid
snell adv quickly
snod m snôdys tape (for specific purpose: measuring, police, audio, video)
snod clos m snôdys cassette
snûker m snooker
so whath See bytegyns
socour tròm m first aid
socyal (cowethasek) adj social
socyalyth m socyalydhyon socialist
sodhak m sodhogyon officer; official
sodhogyl adj official See also gre sodhogyl
sodhva f sodhvaow office (place)
sodhva an post (lytherjy ‖, lytherva) f sodhvaow post office
sodyn adj sudden
sôfa See gwely dëdh
sogh adj blunt
solabrës adv already
solempna adj solemn
solempnyta (ceremony) m ceremony
soler m soleryow loft; landing; gallery; platform (for workmen, also ICT)
solyd adj/m solydow solid
sompêr adj peerless, unrivalled
son (sownd) m sonyow sound
soodh f sodhow office, post, position, job
soper m supper
soposya v suppose
sordya v arouse; initiate; trigger; start, boot (computer)
sordya marth in phr amaze
sorn m sernow nook
sorr m anger
sorr ewn m indignaton
sort m sortas hedgehog
sort m sortow sort, kind, variety
sos m guy(s) addressing one or more people
sosten m food (especially as commodity)
sostenadow adj sustainable
sotel adj crafty (sb); subtle (sth)
soth adj/m south(ern)
soudor m soudoryon soldier
sowcer m sowcers saucer
sowen adj thriving, prosperous
sowena (sowenyans) f prosperity; success
soweny (seweny) v prosper; succeed
sowenyans See sowena
sowman m sowmans salmon
sowndya v sound (all senses)
sows m sauce
sows cogh m tomato sauce
Sowsnek adj English As masculine noun = the English language, optionally preceded by an
sowthan m bewilderment, surprise
sowthanas v bewilder, surprise Verbal adj sowthenys
spagetty m spaghettitevy
spal m spalyow fine (penalty)
spâss m spâcys space, room; opportunity
spectaclys pl spectacles, glasses
specyal (especyal) adj/adv special; especially As attributive adj specyal precedes or follows its noun
specyfyk adj specific
specymen m specymens specimen
spêda f success
spêdya v [in] succeed (in) Note construction spêdya dhe wil neppëth = succeed in doing sth
spellya v spell
spellyans m spelling
spêna (spendya) v spend (money, time, effort); use up, exhaust Verbal adj spênys = exhausted (incl very tired) See also còst spênys
spencer m spencers dispenser
spencer mona m spencers cash machine, ATM
spendya See spêna
sperys See spyrys
spessly adv especially
spîcek adj spicy, hot
spit m spite, malice
spîtys adj spiteful, malicious
spladn adj bright (light); splendid (incl figuratively) Comp spladna (spladnha)
spladna (shînya) v shine intr
splat m splattys area (piece of land)
spong See sponj
sponj (spong) m sponjow sponge (incl cake)
sponken f squash (game)
sport m sport; fun
spot a2 quant a bit of (especially sth intangible)
spralla (pralla) v hamper; frustrate Verbal adj sprallys = frustrated (incl emotion) See also sens a sprall
sprusek adj nuclear
spynach m spinach
spyrys (sperys) m spyryjyon spirit See also an Spyrys Sans
spyrysegy See ry colon dhe
spÿs See a verr spÿs
sqward (sqwerd) m sqwardyow tear (torn)
sqwardya (sqwerdya) v tear, rip Verbal adj sqwardys or sqwerdys
sqwat (scat) adv/m sqwattow with a bang; blow; break
sqwattya v hit, swat; break Verbal adj sqwattys used also for abandoned, derelict (especially of a mine)
sqwerd See sqward
sqwerdya See sqwardya
sqwith adj tired; bored Comp sqwitha
sqwîtha v tire; bore
sqwîthus adj tiring; boring
sqwychel f sqwychellow switch (device)
sqwychya mes / rag phr switch off / on
sqwychys dhe barys phr on standby (device)
stâbel m stâblys (stâblyow) stable
stacyon m stacyons station (hygiene, police, radio etc)
stadyùm m stadya stadium
stag adj fixed Note phrase mos yn stag = get stuck
staga v (dhe2) attach (to) Verbal adj stagys
stagell f stagellow attachment; appendix (document)
stair (gris) m stairys stair
stalla m stallys stall (market, stable); stand (exhibition)
stamp m stampys stamp (incl postage)
stampdoll ‖ f stamp duty
stampya v stamp
stanch adj watertight; waterproof
standard adj/m standardys standard
stankya v stamp (with foot) Verbal adj usually stankyes
stap m stappys step; stage (in process)
starnedhek (strothurek) adj structural
starneth (strothur) m starnedhow structure
stât m stâtys state (all senses); estate
stauns m stauncys stance, attitude
stêk m stêkys steak
stella See whath
sten m tin
stenor m stenoryon tinner
ster col steren stars (incl celebrities)
steus f steusow series; range; course (medication, treatment)
stêvya v rush, dash; swoop
stock m stockys stock (goods); block; pl stocks (finance, punishment)
stoff m stuff (all senses)
stoffya v stuff; stock (cupboard etc); cram (for examination)
stoffyas m stoffyasow stuffing
stoppya v stop [up]; cut off (utility); stop (bus, train) Note construction stoppya dhe nebonen gwil neppëth = stop sb doing sth
stordy adj obstinate, dogged, diehard
story See istory
stowt (pedn cales) adj stubborn, bolshy
strait adj strict; straight (sexuality)
stranj (astranj) adj strange
stray See wàr stray
strayl m straylyow mat
straylyk m straylygow place mat; beer mat
strech m delay
strechya v stretch [out]; delay
strêmya v stream (on-line)
strêt m strêtys street
strew m strewyow sneeze
strewy v sneeze
strif m strife, squabble
strîfwerth ‖ f strîfwerthow ‖ auction
strîvya m (gans, warbydn) strive, struggle Note constructions strîvya dhe wil neppëth = strive to do sth, gwil neppëth in udn strîvya = struggle to do sth
strîvyans m effort
strocas m strocosow blow, stroke (incl medical)
stroll m mess; litter
strollgyst ‖ f strollgystyow ‖ litter bin
stroth adj/m strothow tight; strict; brace (teeth)
strotha v tighten; squeeze; restrict
strothur See starneth
strothurek See starnedhek
strus m strusyow ostrich
stubm m stubmow bend, curve; position (of body)
stubma v bend; distort Note construction bos stubmys dhe wil neppëth = tend to do sth
studh m studhyow condition, state
studhva See rom studhya
studhya v study
studhyans m study, investigation
studhyor m studhyoryon student (often at university, college)
styf f styfyow jet
styfya v spray
styr m styryow meaning
styrya v explain (meaning of sth); mean (inanimate subject) See also hèn yw dhe styrya
sùbmen See sùm
sùffra v suffer
sùgan m juice
sugna v suck
sùgnek adj juicy
Sul See de Sul
Sul Gwydn See Pencast
sùm (sùbmen) m sùmys sum, amount (figure)
sùmya v sum up
Sùny adj Sunni
sur adj sure Comp surra (surha)
surhe ‖ v insure
surheans ‖ m insurance
Surheans ‖ Kenedhlek m National Insurance
swàn m swàns swan
swaysya v swing [about], brandish
sygen f sygednow tag
sygera v seep, ooze; smoulder; idle (engine)
syght m sight (seeing, sth seen) Note construction yma syght + noun / adj wàr = look (have a particular look)
syjan See owrlyn
sylaben f sylabednow syllable
sylly f sylias eel
sylwel See selwel
sym m symas monkey
syra (sera) m syrys sir Clipped to Syr when used as title before a name
syrop m syropys syrup
sythel f sythlow strainer; filter
sythla v strain; filter
syvy col syvien strawberries
T
tâbel m tâblys table (all senses); pl backgammon
tabm m/quant tybmyn [a2] (a) bit, piece (of)
tabm dainty m tybmyn delicacy (to eat)
tabm ha tabm phr gradual(ly), bit by bit
tabour m tabours drum (percussion)
tackya dêwla phr clap (hands)
taclow See tra
taga v choke, suffocate, strangle; clog Verbal adj tegys
tâl m tâlyow forehead, brow (incl hill)
taladow adj (dhe2) payable (to) (incl cheque)
tâlenep ‖ m tâlenebow ‖ façade
talent m talens talent
talkya (kestalkya, kescôwsel) v talk (gans) (conversation, dialogue)
talveja v value (all senses)
tâlyk m tâlygow attic
tampon m tampons tampon
tan m tanow fire Note construction gans tan = on fire See also gorra tan in, kemeres tan
tan See kemeres
tanbeledna ‖ v bomb
tanbellen ‖ f tanbelednow ‖ bomb
tanbren ‖ m tanbrednyer ‖ match (for flame)
tanjys (tansys) m blaze; bonfire
tank m tancow (all senses)
tanow adj thin; sparse
tanow creft pl fireworks
tanow’he ‖ v thin [out]
tansys See tanjys
tanya v start (engine)
tap m tappys tap (for water)
taran v tarednow thunder[bolt]
tardar m terder drill
tardh m tardhow burst; explosion; eruption
tardha v burst, explode; erupt Verbal adj tardhys
tardra v drill
taredna v thunder; boom, roar
tarosvan m illusion; ghost
tarosvanus adj illusory; ghostly
tarow m terewy bull See also an Tarow
tart m tartys tart
tas (sîra) m tasow father
tasek m tasygyon patron
tastya v taste
Tasyk m Daddy
tatty See patâta
taunt adj cheeky; insolent
tava v touch, feel (by touching) Verbal adj tevys
tavas m tavosow tongue; language
tavasa v scold
tavaseth m tavasedhow idiom
tavern m tavernyow pub
tavethly See darlêsa
tavol Tùrky See trenkles
taw m silence
tawesek adj silent
taxy m taxiow taxi
tê m tea
tê losowek m herbal tea
tebel-1(2) pref evil, wicked
tebel-dyghtya ‖ v abuse
teby See tyby
tecken f teckednow moment (duration, not point in time)
tecter m beauty
tedha v melt; thaw
tedn m tednow pull, tug; shot
tedna v pull, tug; draw (incl bladed weapon, not pictures); withdraw (money); shoot (gun) intr Note construction bos tednys dhe wil neppëth = tend to do sth
tedna an dowr phr flush [the toilet]
tedna dhyworth See kemeres dhyworth
teg adj/adv beautiful, lovely, pretty; nice; fair (incl play); quite (completely) Comp tecka As adv teg follows its adj
tegen f tegednow ornament, trinket
teknegor m teknegoryon technician
teknegyl adj technical
teknologieth f technology
teknyk m teknygow technique
teller See tyller
tempel See templa
templa (tempel) m templys temple
tempra v moderate Verbal adj temprys = moderate adj
temptacyon m temptacyons temptation
temptya v tempt
tenewen m tenwednow flank, side
tenkys f fate
tennva f tension; strain, stress Pre-occluded dn is rare
tent (tylda) m tentys tent
tenys m tennis
terghya v hack (computer)
termyn m termynyow time (concept, period, past or future, right time to do sth); term (academic) See also a’n present termyn, an termyn a dheu, an termyn eus passys, i’n kettermyn, i’n mên-termyn, pàr termyn ... pàr termyn, pùb termyn, rag an present termyn
terneyja See treneyja
ternos ‖ vyttyn phr tomorrow morning Compare hedhyw myttyn = this morning (2nd state vyttyn should not be generalized to other expressions)
terras m terracys terrace (for sitting)
terry v break Pret torras
terry an jëdh m dawn
terstuth m crisis
teryas m terysy extremist
tesak adj sultry
tesen f tesednow cake
tesen gales f tesednow cales biscuit (sweet)
Test Jehôva m Testyon Jehova’s Witness
testen f testednow subject, topic
testscrif ‖ m testscrîvyow ‖ certificate
tesyans bÿs-efan ‖ m global warming
tethen f tethednow nipple; dummy (for baby)
tevy v grow Pret tevys
tevyans m growth; tumour
tevysak adj/m tevysogyon adult
tew adj thick; dense; fat Comp tewa
tewas col tewesyn sand (material)
tewel v be silent Imperative taw with internal object min, tavas
teweth See enawel
tew’he ‖ v thicken; fatten; grow fat
tewl adj dark Comp tewla
tewlder m darkness
tewlhe ‖ v darken
tewlwolow ‖ m twilight
tewolgow pl dark[ness]
text m textow text (all senses)
textya v text
teyl m manure; compost
teylu m teyluyow family
teythiak adj native; innate, inherent; idiomatic (speech)
teythy col attributes, abilities, character See also heb teythy specyal, meur y deythy
thêma m thêmaow theme
tia (lia) v swear (oath) Verbal adj tës
tiak m tiogow farmer
tîger m tîgras tiger
tin f tinyon tail-end; bottom, arse
tip m tîpow type
tîpek adj typical
tir m tiryow land
tira v land
tireth m territory; terrain
tirwel ‖ m tirwelyow ‖ landscape
tîtel m tîtlys title
to m tohow roof
tobackô See backa
tobm adj hot, warm Comp tobma
tobma v heat Note idiomatic dowr tobmys = hot water
tobmans cresednek m central heating
tobmer m tomeryow heater, radiator
TODN abbr (= Testscrif ‖ Ollkemmyn [an Dyscans Nessa]) TODNow GCSE (examination, qualification)
todn f todnow wave
todnek adj wavy; choppy (water); undulating
tôkyn m tôknys token; ticket
tôkyn mos ha dewheles m tôknys return ticket
tôkyn mos only m tôknys single ticket
tôkyn stag See lâbel
tôkynva f tôkynvaow ticket office; box office
toll m tell hole
toll f tollow tax
toll aneth f council tax
toll daswerth f VAT
toll ertans f inheritance tax
toll negys f business rates
toll wober f income tax
Tollva an Wlas f HM Revenue and Customs
tomder m heat, warmth; temperature
ton m tonyow tone; tune; accent (manner of speech)
tona m tonys ton
tonya v tune
toos m dough; paste
toos (glus) dens m toothpaste
top m topyow top (incl clothing)
torchen f torchednow torch
torment (tormont) m tormentys torment, torture
tormentya (tormontya) v torment, torture
tormont See torment
tormontya See tormentya
torn m tornow turn[ing] (all senses); shift (work); time (occasion) See also an eyl torn ... ha tres aral, i’n tor’-ma, i’n tor’-na, peswar torn, pùb wàr y dorn
torn dâ m tornow favour, good turn
torr f torrow belly, tummy, abdomen
torrak (brassys, gans flogh) adj pregnant
torrva f break; breach (law, contract); breakdown (car etc)
torrva gorhal (lester) f shipwreck
torrva lester See torrva gorhal
torrva tredan f power cut
torth f torthow loaf
torthen f torthednow bun
tosa v knead; massage
toth m speed
toth men phr quickly (emphatic)
toul m toulys tool
tour m tourow tower
touryst m tourystyon tourist
tourystieth f tourism
towal m towellow towel
towan m tewednow dune
towl m towlow throw; plan
tôwladow adj disposable
towlcost ‖ m towlcostys (towlcostow) ‖ estimate (of cost)
towledna v plan, schedule; program
towlednans m planning
tôwlel v throw Pret tôwlys or towlas
tôwlel golok wàr2 phr glance at
tôwlel towl phr make a plan
towlen f towlednow scheme; schedule; program[me] (all senses)
tra taclow (taclenow) thing Singular is old neuter noun: treat as feminine for use with adjective and numeral udn but treat as masculine for pronoun reference and for use with numerals dew, try, peswar
tradycyon m tradycyons tradition
tradycyonal (hengovek) adj traditional As attributive adj tradycyonal precedes or follows its noun
trailva f trailvaow transition; swing (opinion, voting)
trailya v turn; (dhe2) translate (into)
trailya dhyworth phr distract from
trailyans m trailyansow translation
train m trainys (trainow) train
traita (betraya) v betray
traitour m traitours traitor
trajedy m trajedys tragedy
tràm m tramyow tram
trank heb worfen m eternity
trap (camva) m trappys stile
trauma m traumata trauma
traweythyow (pàr termyn) adv sometimes, from time to time
tre f trevow town; home (in fixed phrases) Also used as adj home Also used as adv (alternative dhe dre) home motion, back (returning) Note also phrase in tre = at home
trebeth m trebedhow tripod; easel, flipchart
trebuchya v stumble, trip
tredan m electricity
tredanek adj electric[al]
trega (triga) See bos tregys in
tregeredhow pl odds-and-ends
tregh mv trehow slice
treghvil ‖ m treghvilas ‖ insect
trehor m trehoryon tailor
trehy v cut, slice Pret trohas Imperative trogh
trelew See boll
trembla See crena
tremena v [dre2, dres] pass Note tremenys = deceased
tremencubmyas ‖ m tremencumyasow ‖ passport
tremenva f tremenvaow passage, corridor, aisle
tremenyas m tremenysy passenger; passer-by
tremlyw ‖ m tremlywyow ‖ make-up
tremyn m look, expression (on face); aspect
treneyja (terneyja) v flutter
trenk (trynk) adj sour
trenken (acyd) f trenkednow acid
trenkles ‖ (tavol Tùrky) m rhubarb
tresoror See alwhedhor
tresour m tresours treasure
trespasseth m crime (generally)
trest m *trust
trestya (trystya) v [dhe2] trust
treth m ferry (crossing)
treth m trethow beach (sand)
treus adj/adv bolshy; perverse (sth); askew
treuscorra ‖ v transmit
treusfurvyor ‖ m treusfurvyoryon ‖ transformer (electricity)
treusgwyscor ‖ m treusgwyscoryon ‖ cross-dresser, transvestite
treusperthy ‖ v transfer Pret treusporthas or treusperthas
treusreydhak ‖ adj/m treusreydhogyon ‖ transgender
treusva f treusvaow crossing (level, zebra etc)
treuthow See troosow
trevas f trevasow harvest; vintage (wine)
treveglos ‖ f treveglosyow ‖ churchtown, village
trevesygeth f trevesygethow settlement; colony
treveth m & f time (occasion) Note masculine in an treveth-ma / -na = this / that time
trevna (orna) v organize, arrange
trevnans m organization (abstract), arrangement
trewa v spit (saliva)
tria v try (sth)
trial m trials trial (judicial)
trielyn (tryhorn) m trielydnow triangle
triga See trega
trigva f trigvaow dwelling; address
trist adj sad
tristans m sorrow
tro f troyow turn (all senses); time (occasion); round (drinks) Note idiomatic dro-ma = this time See also adre dro, rag tro
tro ha (wor’tu ha, tu ha) prep toward[s]
tro i’n dre / pow f troyow excursion
tro kerdhes f troyow stroll
troaskel ‖ f troeskelly ‖ helicopter
trobel m troblys trouble, bother
trobla (tropla) v trouble, bother; haunt (ghost)
trockya (troghya) v dip (into liquid)
trockya treys phr paddle
trog m trogow box (deep); boot (car)
trog dyllas m trogow suitcase
trog tedna m trogow drawer
trogentrel See dyvîcyor
trogh adj/m trohow (treghyon) cracked, broken; cut (incl meat); segment; track (music)
troghya See trockya
tròm-1(2) pref sudden; pop-up (event); walk-in (service)
tron m snout; trunk (elephant); nozzle
troos f treys foot; leg (of object); pedestal
troos'hës ‖ m foot (length)
troosow (treuthow) m & pl threshold
troosvedhek ‖ m troosvedhygyon ‖ chiropodist
tropla See trobla
tros (noys) m noise (loud) See also meur y dros
trosel f trosellow pedal
trosella v pedal
trouvya (trôvya) v find, discover (especially after search)
trouvyans (trôvyans) m find. discovery
trôvya See trouvya
trôvyans See trouvyans
troyll f troyllyow spin, whirl; twist, twirl, spiral, helix
troyllya v spin, whirl; twist, twirl, spiral
truan adj poor, miserable (objectively)
trufyl adj/m truflys trifling; trifle (trifling thing)
trûlergh m trûlerhow [foot]path
trumach plesour m cruise
trùmp m trùmpys trump
trùssa v pack
trustrum m bait
trùth m trùthas trout
tryg See mordryg
tryger m trygers trigger
tryhorn See trielyn
trynk See trenk
trystya See trestya
tu m tuyow side Note construction a’n tu-ma / tu-na dhe2 = on this / that side of See also wàr an eyl tu ... wàr y gela, wàr an tu aral, wor’tu ha
tu arâg m front (of sth)
tu ha See wor'tu ha
tu warlergh m back (of sth)
tùch quant a little (space or time) Note phrases kemeres tùch coffy = take a coffee break, kemeres tùch cygaryk = take a break for a cigarette, kemeres tùch tê = take a tea break
tùchya v touch (lightly, often figuratively); tap (card, device); affect, concern See also ow tùchya
tùchyng See ow tùchya
tùll m deceit; disappointment
tùlla v deceive Note construction tùlla govenek dhe nebonen = disappoint sb
tùllwysk ‖ m tùllwyscow ‖ disguise
tùlyfant m tùlyfans turban
tûna m tûnas tuna
tùrky See yar Gyny
turont m turons tyrant; dictator
turontieth f tyranny; dictatorship
turya v delve; rummage
tus See den See also dhyrag tus
tus dâ pl in-laws
tyby (teby) v think (have ideas or opinions) Present-future tÿb Pret tybys
tybyans m tybyansow idea; opinion
tyckly adj sensitive, delicate, awkward (sth)
tycky Duw m tycky Duwas butterfly
tydn adj tight; taut; shrill; painful; stressful Comp tydna (tydnha)
tydnyow pl tights
tygen f tygednow handbag; wallet
tylda See tent
tyller (teller) m tyleryow place, location; room (space)
tyly v pay (what is due) Pret tylys Note constructions y tal(via) + verb-noun = it is / will be / was worth (doing sth), ev a dal(via) / y tal(via) dhodho + verb-noun = he ought to (have), he should (have)
tynder an mis f PMT
tysk (dornas) m & f tyscow handful; bunch (flowers)
tythus adj sparkling, fizzy (drink)
U
udnwysk ‖ m uniform
udnya v unify, unite Note construction udnya gans = join (sb, sth) See also an Kenedhlow Udnys
udnyans See an Udnyans Ewrôpek
udnyk adj sole, only; unique; singular
ufern m ufernyow ankle
ughboynt ‖ m ughboyntys ‖ maximum
ughboyntek ‖ adj maximum
uhel adj high; tall (sth); loud Comp uhella (uhelha)
uhelder m height; volume (sound)
uheldir ‖ m uheldiryow ‖ high ground
uhelwhans ‖ m uhelwhansow ‖ ambition
uhelwhansek ‖ adj ambitious
uj m ujow scream, wail
uja v scream, wail
ûla m ûlys owl
ùncoth (ancoth) adj unknown, unfamiliar, strange
ùnderstandya See ùnderstondya
ùnderstandyng See ùnderstondyng
ùnderstondya (ûnderstandya) v understand
ùnderstondyng (ûnderstandyng) m understanding
ùnlafyl (anlafyl) adj unlawful, illegal
ùnpossybyl adj impossible
unsys m unsysow unity; unit, module
unweyth arta phr [once] again, once more
unvereth ‖ m cohesion, solidarity (spirit, outlook, opinion)
unverhës ‖ adj unanimous
unwoos adj related (by blood); cognate (words)
ûnyvers m ûnyversow universe
ûnyversyta (penscol ‖) f ûnyversytas university
ura v lubricate Note construction ura bara gans neppëth = spread sth on bread
uras m urasow lubricant
ûsadow m custom, habit
uskys adj fast, quick, rapid Comp uskyssa or moy uskys
uskys'he ‖ v speed [up], accelerate
ûsya v use Note ûsys = usual Note also construction ev a wrug ûsya gwil neppëth = he used to do sth
ûsys ha deu phr worn out (sth)
uthyk adj terrible, dreadful, awful
uvel adj humble, modest
ùy See oy
V
valew m value, worth
valy m valys valley
vanyla m vanilla
vanyshya v vanish, disappear
varya v vary Note varys = delirious; deranged
vas adj fixed 2nd state good, useful, advantageous, effective
velvet See paly
venjans (dial) m revenge
verb m verbow verb
versyon (gwersyon) m versyons version
very adj/adv actual; very As attributive adj very precedes its noun
veyl m veylys veil
viaj m viajys journey, trip
viaj jorna m viajys day trip
viajya v travel
VID-posytyf adj HIV positive
vil adj vile
vîrek adj viral (all senses)
vîrùs m vîrùssow virus (all senses)
vîsa m vîsas visa
vogalen f vogalednow vowel
vôta (raglef) m vôtys vote
vôtya (ragleva) v vote
vowa See avowa
voward m front[line] (military, incl figuratively)
voydya See avoydya
voys See lev
vu m vuys view See also dhe’n kensa vu
vyctory m vyctorys victory
vyctym m (a2) vyctymys victim (of)
vydeô (gwydhyow) adj/m vydeôs video
vysach See fâss
vysour m vysours mask, visor
vysyt m vysytys visit
vysytya v visit
vytel col food (on table)
W
walkya See kerdhes
war adj wary, cautious
wàr an dyweth phr finally, eventually, at last
wàr an eyl tenewen ... wàr y gela See wàr an eyl tu ... wàr y gela
wàr an eyl tu (tenewen) ... wàr y gela phr on the one hand ... on the other hand
wàr an tenewen aral See wàr an tu aral
wàr an tu (tenewen) aral phr on the other hand
wàr dhelergh phr back[wards] motion
wàr dûta phr on duty
wàr gàm phr steadily, carefully
wàr jy See ajy
wàr lînen phr on-line
wàr nans (in nans) phr down motion
wàr neb cor phr at all with express negative
wàr neb tro See nepprës
wàr nùk See dystowgh
wàr rag See in rag
wàr stray phr lost
wàr udn labm See in udn labm
wàr verr lavarow phr briefly, concisely
wàr ves See avês
warbarth adv together
warbydn an howl See gans / warbydn an howl
warleny adv last year
warrantus adj authentic
warrantya v guarantee
wast m waist
wèl interj well
welcùbma See wolcùbma
welcùm See wolcùm
weryson See reward
west adj/m west(ern)
whans m (a2) *desire, *wish
whansa v desire, wish Verbal adj whensys Note construction bos whensys dhe + verb-noun = wish to, want to, be inclined to See also whensys dhe wodhvos
whar adj gentle; humane Comp wharra (wharha)
wharê adv presently
wharhe ‖ v civilize
wharheans ‖ m civilization
wharth m laugh[ter]
wharthus adj comic, funny; ridiculous
wharvedhyans m wharvedhyansow occurrence, event
wharvos (darvos) v happen, occur Fut whyrvyth Pret wharva Conditional wharvia Verbal adj wharvedhys or wherys
what m whattys slap; pat (on back etc)
whath (stella) adv still, yet See also na whath
whecter m sweetness; pleasantness
whedh m whedhow swelling
whedhel m whedhlow story, tale; rumour
whedhy v swell
wheg adj sweet; pleasant; dear (in salutation) Comp whecka
wheg ha wherow phr sweet and sour
whegednow See whegydnow
wheger See dama dhâ
whegrew ‖ m icing
whegydnow (whegednow) pl sweets
whej m vomit, sick
wheja v vomit, be sick
whel m & f whelyow work (on-going); mine working Note phrase whel dhe wil = work, job
whelas (whilas) v seek, look for Imperative whela Note construction whelas gwil neppëth = try to do sth
whêldro ‖ f whêldroyow ‖ revolution (political etc)
whensys dhe wodhvos phr curious, inquisitive
wherow adj bitter
wherthyn v laugh Pret wharthas
whës m sweat, perspiration
whesa v sweat, perspire
wheth air m whethow draught
whetha v blow; exaggerate
whethfy (hothfy) v inflate (balloon etc); amplify (sound)
whethfyans m inflation
Whevrel See mis Whevrel
whilas See whelas
whiogen (hogen, fùgen) f whiogednow pastry (baked cake, pie)
whor f wheryth sister
whyb m whybow whistle (for blowing)
whyban m whistle (sound)
whybana v whistle
whydn col whadnen fleas
whyl m whylas beetle
whyl tan m moped Literally ‘firefly’
whystra v whisper
whystrans m whystransow whisper
whytel (scoodhlen) m whytlow shawl
whythra v [orth] inspect; explore, investigate, research
whythrans m inspection; exploration, investigation, research
woja See wosa
wolcùbma (welcùbma) v welcome
wolcùm (welcùm) adj/m welcome
wordhy adj (a2 + noun, dhe2 / rag + verb-noun) worthy, deserving (of)
wor’taswerth phr second-hand
worteweth See wosteweth
wor’tu ha See tro ha
wosa (woja) prep + noun, non-personal pron, verb-noun, infinitive construction after See also a’y wosa
wosa pùptra ‖ phr after all
wostallath adv to begin with, at first
wosteweth (worteweth) adv in the end, ultimately
wrappya See mailya
Y
yagh adj healthy (sb and figuratively) Comp yaha
yaghhe ‖ v heal, cure (sb)
yahus adj healthy (sth), therapeutic
yar f yer hen
yar Gyny (tùrky) f turkey
Yêdhow m Yêdhewon Jew
yêhes m health
yet m yettys gate
yêth f yêthow language
Yêth an Weryn f Yeth an Werin (Cornish conversation group)
yêth plain See pros
yêwnadow m craving, yearning
yêwny v [rag] crave, yearn for Pret yêwnys
yêyn adj cold Comp yêyna (yêynha)
yêynder m cold(ness), chill
yêyner m yêyneryow refrigerator, fridge
yn fen adv vigorously
yn medh, yn medhaf, yn medhans See Key Verb Tables
yn scon See scon
yn tefry See defry
yn tâ See dâ
yogùrt m yoghurt
yonk adj young Comp yonca
yos kergh m porridge
Yow See de Yow
yowynkneth m youth
ÿs du See lus
ÿs wheg col ÿsen maize, sweetcorn
ÿst adj/m east(ern)
Z
zyp (kevren vew) m zyppys zip