pwnc

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh pwnc; possibly borrowed from Latin pūnctum, though the phonology is problematic as Latin nct normally shows up as nt in Welsh (for example, in sant from sanctus).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pʊŋk/
Rhymes: -ʊŋk

Noun

pwnc m (plural pynciau)

a point
a moment in time
that which is present or in the moment
(music) a note
a subject of discussion or observation
(grammar) a period

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
pwnc	bwnc	mhwnc	phwnc
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “pwnc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
Pughe, William. A Dictionary of the Welsh Language, Explained in English, Vol. 2.

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