oen
/oːɨ̯n/masculine
The Welsh word for "lamb" is oen.
oen is used to refer to a young sheep.
Meaning: young sheep (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
oen is the singular masculine noun for "a lamb".
How do you pronounce it?
/oːɨ̯n/
Did you know?
- The word oen belongs to a group of Welsh nouns that undergo 'soft mutation', meaning the beginning of the word can change depending on the word before it.
- In Welsh farming culture, the word oen is part of a highly specialized lexicon where different terms distinguish a lamb by its sex and weaning status.
- In Welsh literature, an oen is often used as a metaphor for a person who is particularly gentle or easily victimized by others.
Examples in context
- Mae oen yn rhedeg yn y gwellt.The lamb is running in the straw.
Example conversation
Sian and Owain are visiting a farm.
- SianEdrychwch ar yr oen hwn!Look at this lamb!
- OwainMae e'n rhyfedd iawn.It is very cute.
- SianYdy'r oen yn dygaun?Is the lamb friendly?
- OwainYdy, mae'n garedig.Yes, it is kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamb” translations and entries oen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
