dameg

Welsh

Etymology

Abbreviated from adameg.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdamɛɡ/
  • Rhymes: -amɛɡ

Noun

dameg f (plural damhegion)

  1. parable, fable
    Synonym: chwedl
  2. comparison, analogy
    Synonym: cyffelybiaeth
  3. riddle, enigma
    Synonym: dychymyg
  4. allusion
    Synonyms: crybwylliad, awgrym, ensyniad

Mutation

Mutated forms of dameg
radical soft nasal aspirate
dameg ddameg nameg unchanged

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “dameg”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “dameg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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