mymryn

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *mɨmr (from Latin membrum (“member”)) + -yn.

Noun

mymryn m (plural mymrynnau)

  1. smallest possible amount, least bit, smidgen, jot
    • 2022, Huw Ynyr Evans, Ifan Sion Davies, Osian Gruffudd Jones, “Paradis Disparu [Paradise Disappeared]”, in Sŵnamii, performed by Sŵnami:
      Ond dio'm yn mynd ddim mymryn haws er hyn / Mae meddwl nôl yn dal i dynnu deigryn
      But even so, it doesn't get the least bit easier / Thinking back still causes tears
  2. short while, moment, instant

Derived terms

  • i'r mymryn

Mutation

Mutated forms of mymryn
radical soft nasal aspirate
mymryn fymryn unchanged unchanged

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

Further reading

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