pryf copyn
/ˌprɨːv ˈkɔpɨ̞n/masculine
The English word spider is translated into Welsh as pryf copyn. Wiktionary also lists corryn and pryf cop.
Meaning: arthropod (noun)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pryf copyn | /ˌprɨːv ˈkɔpɨ̞n/ (North Wales, standard) /ˌprɨː ˈkɔpɨ̞n/ (North Wales, colloquial) |
masculine |
| corryn | /ˈkɔrɨ̞n/ (North Wales) /ˈkɔrɪn/ (South Wales) |
masculine |
| pryf cop | /ˌprɨːv ˈkɔp/ (North Wales, standard) /ˌprɨː ˈkɔp/ (North Wales, colloquial) |
masculine |
| copyn | /ˈkɔpɨ̞n/ (North Wales) /ˈkɔpɪn/ (South Wales) |
masculine |
The terms used for spider are nouns that refer to the arthropod.
Which one should you use?
The different forms provided are corryn, pryf cop, pryf copyn and copyn. pryf copyn is the default form.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌprɨːv ˈkɔpɨ̞n/
Did you know?
- The word cop in pryf copyn is borrowed from the Old English word 'copp', which referred to a round object or an orb.
- In Welsh, the suffix -yn used in copyn and corryn is often used to create diminutives, suggesting a 'little spider'.
- The word pryf is shared across the Brythonic languages, appearing as pryv in Cornish and preñv in Breton.
Example sentences for Welsh are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Sian and Owain are in the living room.
- SianOwain, edra a'r pryf copyn hwn!Owain, look at this spider!
- OwainOuch! Mae'n rhy fawr.Ouch! It's too big.
- SianGallwch chi fynd â'i tow i ffwrdd?Can you take it away?
- OwainYdw, byddaf yn gwneud hynny.Yes, I will do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spider” translations and entries pryf copyn, corryn, pryf cop, copyn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cop, copyn, corryn, pryf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
