cwning
The English word 'rabbit' is translated into Welsh as cwning.
The word cwning is a noun used to refer to the mammal.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Did you know?
- In Welsh folklore, the rabbit is sometimes associated with the moon, similar to the 'Moon Rabbit' myths found in East Asian cultures rather than Western ones.
- The Welsh word cwning is a relatively recent addition to the language, having been borrowed from Middle English rather than evolving from ancient Brittonic roots.
- The term cwning shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'coney', a term now mostly used by breeders and in old laws.
Example conversation
Gareth and Catrin are looking at a garden.
- GarethEdrychwch, mae cwning yn y gardd!Look, there is a rabbit in the garden!
- CatrinO, mae'r cwning yn rhyfain iawn.Oh, the rabbit is very small.
- GarethYdy'n dewch o'r coed?Is it coming from the woods?
- CatrinYn ôl drigol yn y gardd, ydw.It lives in the garden, yes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cwning, CC BY-SA 4.0.
