llynedd

Welsh

Alternative forms

• ellynedd, erllynedd, yllynedd, yrllynedd

Etymology

From Middle Welsh yrllyned. Seemingly formed as a derivative of blwyddyn / blynedd (“year”) with some prefix, though the details are unclear. Compare eleni (“this year”), and Breton warlene (“last year”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales, standard, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈɬənɛð/
  • (North Wales, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈɬənað/
• (North Wales, standard, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈɬənɛð/
  • (North Wales, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈɬɪnɛð/
• Rhymes: -ənɛð

Adverb

llynedd

1. last year

Usage notes

Preceded by the definite article y in more formal language.

Related terms

• blynedd
• eleni

References

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