Dinbych-y-pysgod
masculine
Tenby is the English name for the Welsh town Dinbych-y-pysgod.
Dinbych-y-pysgod is the proper name used to refer to the town of Tenby in the Welsh language.
Meaning: town (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The component pysgod means fish.
Did you know?
- The English name 'Tenby' is actually a phonetic corruption of the Welsh 'Dinbych'. Over centuries, English speakers transformed the original Welsh sounds into a name that sounds quite different to the ear.
- The word pysgod is the plural form of 'fish', so the name 'Dinbych-y-pysgod' translates to 'Denbigh of the fishes' rather than 'Denbigh of the fish'.
- In Wales, using the name Dinbych-y-pysgod instead of 'Tenby' is often a way to signal a connection to the Welsh language and local heritage.
Examples in context
- Dwi'n siarad am Tenby.I'm talking about Tenby.
- Mae Dinbych-y-pysgod yn fanllyd.Tenby is wonderful.
Example conversation
Gareth and Catrin are planning a weekend trip.
- GarethBle rwyt ti eisiau mynd?Where do you want to go?
- CatrinHoffwn i yma Dinbych-y-pysgod.I would like Tenby.
- GarethMae Dinbych-y-pysgod yn wych!Tenby is great!
- CatrinDa, gadagwn yno.Good, let's go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tenby” translations and entries Dinbych-y-pysgod, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dinbych-y-pysgod, CC BY-SA 4.0.
