mochyn daear
/ˈmɔχɨ̞n ˈdeɨ̯ar/word by word
The Welsh word for badger is mochyn daear.
mochyn daear is a noun used to refer to the badger, a type of mammal.
Meaning: a kind of mammal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'earth pig'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɔχɨ̞n ˈdeɨ̯ar/
Did you know?
- The word mochyn is used for both 'pig' and 'badger', but it specifically refers to a single animal through a 'singulative' suffix.
- The Welsh term mochyn daear reflects a common European linguistic pattern where badgers are described as 'earth pigs'.
Examples in context
- Y mae dasgwyn yn un o anifeiliaid byw mwyaf unigryw sy'n byw yng Nghymru.The badger is one of the most unique living creatures that reside in Wales.
- Dyma lun o fochyn daear sy'n rhedeg ar draws y cae.Here is a picture of a badger running across the field.
- Wel, dyma ni! Mochynion cnoc yn arddangos eu sgiliau!Well, here we are! Badgers showing off their skills!
- Mae'r broses o hel mochyn daear yn gymhleth ac o bosibl yn beryglus.The process of badger trapping is complex and potentially dangerous.
- Gwelais i mochyn daear yn y gardd.I saw a badger in the garden.
- Mae'r mochyn daear yn byw yn y ffyrn.The badger lives in a sett.
Example conversation
Dylan and Sian are walking in the woods.
- DylanEdrychach, mae mochyn daear yna!Look, there is a badger there!
- SianO, mae disarmament yn rhyfeddol.Oh, it is wonderful.
- DylanMae'r mochyn daear yn llifo yn gyflym.The badger is moving quickly.
- SianMae'n mynd yn ôl i'w ddwfa.It is going back to its sett.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mochyn, daear) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries daear, mochyn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
