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Last updated: 4 January 2023 (20:00)
CORNISH-ENGLISH SECTION
1 BODY
1-A FIGURE, FITNESS
dywvron du bust (typically female in modern context)
greuv m front (specifically of body)
grugysla m midriff; waistline
in poynt corforek dâ phr physically fit
keher brodn m keherow pectoral muscle
keher dewben m keherow biceps
omassaya v exercise (fitness)
stamyna m stamina
troboynt ‖ cres oos m troboyntys ‖ mid-life crisis
1-B HEAD
aval lagas m avallow eyeball
bew an lagas phr the iris and pupil
camlagaja v squint
er m eryow temple
fysment m fysmens feature
gols m head of hair
lappa scovarn m lappys ear lobe
mol m sleep (in eye)
môlys y lagasow phr bleary-eyed
poll bogh m pollow dimple
reun elgeth col stubble
rôsyn lagas m rôsydnow retina
1-C MOUTH, NOSE, THROAT, NECK
aval briansen m larynx
cafos dens phr be teething
cartha y vriansen phr clear one's throat
cowdoll ‖ m cowdell ‖ sinus
cussyn m kiss
dans lagas m dens canine
deskerny v bare one's teeth
dewfrik tegys du bunged-up nose
diena v gasp; pant
folwherthyn ‖ v giggle
frig m frigow nostril
gargasen f gargasednow gullet, oesophagus
glavorya v drool, slobber
golhy lonk phr gargle
gregga v cackle
gùdhùk m throat (exterior)
gwagren adenoydek f adenoid(s)
gwil mowys phr pout
gwythien an codna phr the jugular vein
kildans ‖ m kildens ‖ molar
kilwagren ‖ f kilwagrednow ‖ tonsil
mery v snivel
mînya v nuzzle
mol m bogey(s)
mowa m mowys pout
pig i'n codna phr crick in the neck
pûr m snot
pyffya v puff; splutter
scrynkya v grimace
stevnyk m & f stevnygow palate
terlenky v gulp
wàr boll y gil phr on the back of one's neck
wheja gwyns phr belch
wherthyn i'n vriansen phr chuckle
1-D BONES, LIMBS
ascorn pedn elyn m eskern funny bone
bës arâg m besias forefinger, index finger
bës bysow m besias ring finger
bës brâs m besias thumb
bës cres m besias middle finger
bësya v finger
boxas m boxesow punch
casel f caselyow armpit
clos dywvron f clojow rib-cage
codna troos m conaow instep
crowsegys y verrow phr cross-legged
el esker f elyow shin
fer f ferow shank, lower leg
gothen f gothnow sole
ha'y dhywvregh alês phr with outstretched arms
kenen bës f kenednow cuticle
marou m bone marrow
marou an keyn phr the spinal cord
mell dorn m mellow knuckle
mell keyn m mellow vertebra
mygorn m cartilage
ol bës m olow fingermark
padellow an scoodh phr the shoulder-blades
padel pednglin ‖ f padellow knee-cap
pock elyn m pockyow nudge
ragvregh f ragvrehow forearm
1-E REPRODUCTION, SEX
an brÿgh m placenta
anterth m anterthow climax, orgasm
anvabeth m infertility
astel misliv ‖ m menopause
baya v kiss
càl serth m erection
carnalyta m sex (sexual acts)
carnalyta a'n ganow phr oral sex
carnalyta a'n gons phr vaginal sex
carnalyta a'n gwèn phr anal sex
carnalyta consentus m consensual sex
carnalyta dywith m unprotected sex
chastyta m chastity
codna brÿs m conaow cervix
coplans goderrys m coitus interruptus
dywgell du testicles
dos [dhe anterth] phr orgasm, climax, come
dylla has phr ejaculate
dylla oy phr ovulate
goos mîsek m menses
gourvenow ‖ adj hermaphrodite
kell f kellyow testicle
kenen werghsys f kenednow gwerghsys hymen
ketherieth f puberty
kethor col pubic hair
kethorva f pube; groin
keveryans reydhak m sexual orientation
lygyon pl genitals
mesen f mesednow glans
omrùttya v masturbate
oyva f oyvaow ovary
pîbow Fallopyo pl Fallopian tubes
rendra dyfrooth phr sterilize (sb)
ry leth phr lactate
shora lavur m shorys contraction (in labour)
spadha v castrate
spadhysak m spadhysogyon eunuch
sperm m sperm, semen
spermyn m spermydnow sperm (individual)
tygen an dhywgell phr the scrotum
1-F EXTERNAL, INTERNAL
adrenalyn m adrenalin
albînô m albînôs albino
an vabm [i'n dorr] phr the spleen
blewak adj hairy
bleyngrohen ‖ f bleyngrehyn ‖ foreskin
bystel m bile
bystelyor m bystelyoryon gall-bladder
caca m poo (nursery word)
clapes m clapesow valve
côlon m côlons colon
colonyow pl guts, innards
crohen goodh f goose-pimples
cyrcùmcîsyans m circumcision
dûodênùm m duodenum
gawl f gawlow crotch
genôm m genômow genome
godrak m colostrum
gwagren f gwagrednow gland
gwagren thyroydek f gwagrednow thyroid gland
gwèn m gwenhow anus
gwessyow cons pl labia
gweyth dowr phr waterworks (polite avoidance expression)
gwil caca phr poo (nursery phrase)
gwil pypy phr wee (nursery phrase)
gwyns torr m flatulence, wind
kenen gig f kenednow kig diaphragm
kelhednyk m kelhenygow areola
liv goos m bloodstream
lydn poder m pus
metaboleth m metaboledhow metabolism
môly v clot
newron m newronow neuron
omhowla v sunbathe
omleba v wet oneself
omsewajya v relieve oneself (polite avoidance expression)
pancreas (bara melys) m pancreas
pendro f dizziness; giddiness, vertigo
plustren f plustrednow mole
preves bian pl pins-and-needles
prostât m prostate [gland]
pypy m wee (nursery word)
rectùm m recta rectum
sfyncter m sfyncters sphincter
synaps m synapsow synapse
tellyk [whes] m telygow pore
vytamyn m vytamynow vitamin
2 HEALTH
The terminology of modern medicine evolves as rapidly as the understanding of physical and mental health. Popular speech tends to adopt technical terms imprecisely, even incorrectly, and in the field of medicine it often clings stubbornly to old ideas after the science has moved on. These lists attempt to capture the topic in strictly lay terms. They are not intended for the specialist, who might also regard some entries as misplaced.
2-A GENERAL
anatomy m anatomy
clâv anedhys m clevyon in-patient
clâv avês m clevyon out-patient
cleves anhedhek m clevejow chronic illness
cleves gwenerek m clevejow sexually transmitted disease (STD)
cleves mortal m clevejow terminal illness
clynycal adj clinical (incl figuratively)
codha clâv phr fall ill
dasvêwans colon ha skevens phr cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
diagnôsa v diagnose
diagnostek adj diagnostic
diagnôsys m diagnosis
dygnaster m abnormality
dysês m dysêsys disease (especially figuratively)
fysek lestus f preventive medicine
fysiologyl adj physiological
pandemyk (plag bÿs-efan) m pandemygyon pandemic
scodhyans bêwa m life support
sentry cûr m care home(s)
spyty m spytiow hospice, infirmary
yêhesva f yêhesvaow sanatorium
2-B GENETIC DISORDERS
cleves gosa m haemophilia
fybrôsys cystek m cystic fibrosis
syndrôm Down m Down syndrome
2-C MENTAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
anorexya m anorexia
autystieth f autism
brës-corforek adj pyschosomatic
cleves Alzheimer m Alzheimer's disease
cleves an yagh m hypochondria
cleves brës m mental illness
clôsown ‖ m claustrophobia
gerdhellny ‖ m dyslexia
meth cowjejyow m nervous breakdown
newrotek adj neurotic
nowngleves ‖ m bulimia
sîcotherapy ‖ m psychotherapy
skytsofrênya m schizophrenia
syndrôm Asperger m Asperger's syndrome
wàr an spectrùm autystek phr on the autistic spectrum
2-D BACTERIAL / PARASITIC DISEASES
cleves cogh m scarlet fever
cleves sêson m malaria
colera (terthen skit) m cholera
dyftêrya m diphtheria
fevyr tîfoyd m typhoid fever
genbaljy ‖ m tetanus, lockjaw
lovryjyon pl leprosy
pas garm m whooping cough
pockys Frynk pl syphilis
pla du m bubonic plague
tîfùs m typhus
tysyk m tuberculosis
whejalen f whejalednow abscess
2-E VIRAL DISEASES
bregh Alman f rubella, German measles
cleves rudh m measles
covyd m covid
ebôla m ebola
ereras pl herpes
ereras corf pl shingles
fevyr gwagrednek m glandular fever
gorthvîrek adj antiviral
paljy flehes m polio
pensagh tobm m mumps
pockys munys pl smallpox
pockys sym pl monkeypox
pockys yar pl chickenpox
syndrôm imûndyfyk ‖ denyl aqwîrys phr acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
vîrùs imûndyfyk ‖ denyl phr human immune deficiency virus (HIV)
2-F INFLAMMATIONS ETC
brew dûodênek m brewyon duodenal ulcer
brew gwascas m brewyon pressure ulcer, bedsore
brew pengasen m brewyon stomach ulcer
clavor glëb m eczema
creven anwos f crevednow cold sore
dysentry m dysentery
fakel avy f hepatitis
fakel briansen f sore throat
fakel crohen f dermatitis
fakel empydnyon f meningitis
fakel gùsygen f cystitis
fakel skevens f pneumonia
goly bew m goliow ulcer
gowt m gout
tanyjyon pl inflammation
whej ha skit phr gastro-enteritis
2-G OTHER CONDITIONS
asthma (berranal) m asthma
bodharder m deafness
breghyans m inoculation, vaccination
brehy pl dandruff
calesen kig f calesednow tumour
calesyans (sclerôsys) m sclerosis
calesyans liesplek m multiple sclerosis
cancrus adj cancerous
canker goos m leukaemia
carrek vystel f carygy bystel gall-stone
cleves cêlyak m coeliac disease
cleves clun m sciatica
cleves doust m pneumoconiosis
cleves marhogyon m haemorrhoids, piles
cleves medhêwnep m alcoholism
cleves melen m jaundice
cleves môtornewrôn ‖ m motor-neurone disease
clopen troos m bunion
clot goos m clottys blood clot (especially in vein)
cyst m cystow cyst
darwes troos col athlete's foot
dellny m blindness
drog y gnas adj malignant
emboleth m emboledhow embolism
ewyn treus m ewynas in-growing toenail
glebans m incontinence
gloos an golon phr angina pectoris
gooslîv ‖ m gooslîvyow ‖ haemorrhage
gwadnwoos ‖ m anaemia
gwythy wedhys pl varicose veins
manteth m kidney-stone (condition rather than any individual stone)
megrym m migraine
newralgya m neuralgia
omlêsans m omlêsansow aneurysm
orny m hypothermia
pendro f vertigo
polyp m polypow polyp
posnyans boos m food poisoning
rem keyn m low back pain, lumbago
sepsys m sepsis
stevnyk feljys m & f cleft palate
stlaveth m speech impediment
strocas howl m sunstroke
thrombôsys gwythien dhown phr deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
2-H PHYSICAL INJURY
brew scav m brewyon minor injury
crehyllyans m concussion
creven f crevednow scab
den brew m tus vrew casualty
gorra mes a'y le phr dislocate
ombystyk m ombystygow self-inflicted injury
scaldya v scald
trawma m trawmata trauma
ufern trailys m ufernyow sprained ankle
2-I SYMPTOMS
arwedhyow cleves pl symptoms
bregh f rash
facly v flare up
fevrus adj feverish
gwythiek phr bloodshot
kelly aswonvos phr pass out
sqwych m sqwychys spasm
stoppys y golonyow phr constipated
symptomatek adj symptomatic
2-J MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
catheter m cathetrow catheter
collel chyrùrjen f kellyl scalpel
corn medhek m kern stethoscope
deveror holanek m saline drip
droppyor m droppyoryon dropper
hernes diogely m personal protective equipment (PPE)
jyn loneth m jynys dialysis machine
prevyas m prevysy test kit (covid, pregnancy etc)
purhe ‖ v sanitize
pyffyor m pyffyoryon inhaler
rêwlor colon m rêwloryon pacemaker
sterylya v sterilize (sth)
strethassay ‖ m lateral flow test
swàb m swabbys swab
2-K DRUGS ETC
antyseptyk adj/m antiseptic
calmyth m calmydhyon sedative, tranquillizer
dascorhemmyn m repeat prescription
dogen m dognow dose
dyspensva f dyspensvaow dispensary
effeth holya [treus] m effethyow [adverse] side-effect
ely m eliow medicine; pl pharmaceuticals
ferylek adj pharmaceutical
ferylva f ferylvaow pharmacy
fysek shoppa f over-the-counter medicine
golghlyn ‖ m lotion
gorth-hystamîn ‖ m gorth-hystamînow ‖ antihistamine
gorthprëf m insect repellent
hunegyn m hunegydnow sleeping pill
in dadn galmans under sedation
keffurgy ‖ m keffurgeun ‖ addict
losanj m losanjys lozenge
oynment m oynmens ointment
oyl kevalsyow m liniment, embrocation
painladhor ‖ m painladhoryon ‖ painkiller
pastyl m pastylyow pastille
penycyllyn m penicillin
pùltys m poultice
qwynîn m quinine
remedy m remedys remedy
sawment m remedy
soposytôry m soposytôrys suppository
statyn m statyns statin
steroyd m steroydow steroid
trothlivyas ‖ m trothlivysy ‖ diuretic
whejor m whejoryon emetic
2-L MEDICAL PERSONNEL
fysyotherapyth ‖ (fysyô) m fysyotherapydhyon ‖ physio[therapist]
gweresor clojy m gweresoryon hospital orderly
medhek arbednyk m medhygyon specialist
medhek benenes m medhygyon gynaecologist
medhek brës m medhygyon psychiatrist
medhek eskern m medhygyon osteopath
medhek eskern ha nervow m medhygyon chiropractor
oberor carr clojy m oberoryon ambulance worker
paramedhek m paramedhygyon paramedic
pathologyth m pathologydhyon pathologist
penethes f penethesow matron
radyôlogyth m radyôlogydhyon radiologist
sîcotherapyth ‖ m sîcotherapydhyon ‖ psychotherapist
ugh-clojiores ‖ f ugh-clojioresow ‖ sister
2-M SURGERY
brystreghyans ‖ m hysterectomy
brodntreghyans ‖ m mastectomy
chyrùrjery afînus m cosmetic surgery
chyrùrjery dôwysek m elective surgery
chyrùrjery toll alwheth m keyhole surgery
clamderyth m clamderydhyon anaesthetist
côlondrogh ‖ m colostomy
daspoyntyans reydh m gender reassignment
enplansans m enplansansow implant
impyans m impyansow graft
leuv-vedhegva f leuv-vedhegvaow operating theatre
treusplansans m treusplansansow transplant
trogh Cesarek m Caesarian section
vastreghyans ‖ m vasectomy
2-N DENTAL
cappa m cappys cap
cùrun f cùrunyow crown
dans keyn m dens wisdom tooth
densydhva f densydhvaow dentist's surgery
enplansans denjak m enplansow dental implant
fakel kig an dens f bleeding gums
goly bew i'n ganow phr mouth ulcer
lanwans m lanwansow filling
poder dens m tooth decay, caries
whythrans dens m whythransow dental check-up
2-O EYES, EARS
astygmateth m astigmatism
audyologyth m audyologydhyon audiologist
dewfogus adj bifocal
fakel aval lagas f conjunctivitis
glawcôma m glaucoma
gwedrow howl pl sunglasses
gwedrygow hedro pl varifocal lenses
gwedrygow kestaf pl contact lenses
hir y wolok phr long-sighted
lywdhall adj colour blind
optycyan m optycyans optician
spectaclys pl spectacles, glasses
spectaclys dowr pl swimming goggles
spectaclys du pl dark glasses
spectaclys sawder pl safety goggles
whythrans clôwes m whythransow hearing test
whythrans gweles m whythransow eye test
2-P MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
acûbigans ‖ m acupunture
alergeth m alerghedhow allergy
anhun m insomnia
ansawadow adj incurable
biopsy m biopsiow biopsy
clâvhun ‖ dynys yn fedhek phr medically induced coma
colesterol (blonek bystel) m cholesterol
colon-pibellow ‖ adj cardiovascular
corftosans ‖ m massage
cresen dëdh f cresednow day centre
dialîsans m dialysis
dosbarthans m triage
dre wythien phr intravenous(ly)
dyswarneth m unconsciousness
electrocardyogram ‖ m electrocardiogram (ECG)
enema m enemas enema
fram kerdhes m framyow walking frame
fram rolya m framyow rollator
fug-gleves ‖ m fake illness, malingering
fysyotherapy ‖ m physiotherapy
gogell arren f gogellow garren stem cell
gwith lehe m palliative care
heb sawment phr untreatable
hevufter lehës m reduced mobility
homeopathek ‖ adj homeopathic
hypodermek adj hypodermic
imajya dassenyans tenvenek m magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
in remyssyon phr in remission
kemotherapy ‖ m chemotherapy
kevrath durya m & f kevradhow survival rate
lavregyn sugnek m lavregydnow absorbent pants
lenker col lenkeren tapeworms
nycotîn m nicotine
podrethek adj septic
poyntyans fâss orth fâss phr face-to-face appointment
radyologieth f radiology
radyotherapy ‖ m radiotherapy
recknans has m sperm count
saworgosoleth ‖ m aromatherapy
tomografieth amowntyorekhës ‖ f computerized tomography (CT)
tomografieth dylla posytronow f positron emission tomography (PET)
venym m toxin
venymus adj toxic
3 LIFE, DEATH
3-A CONCEPTION, BIRTH
camberthy v miscarry
dhyrag termyn phr premature
dyghtyans froothus'he ‖ in gweder phr in vitro fertilization (IVF)
embriô m embriôs embryo
endenythyans m inbreeding
genesygla m genesygleow place of birth
genys yn farow phr stillborn
gevellas kehaval pl identical twins
glovedhes f benenes glovedhes midwife
golovas m childbirth
gorel f gorellow incubator
gory v hatch
mamoleth m maternity
kenflogh m kenflehes foetus
mabm benfyk f mabmow surrogate mother
3-B LIFETIME
a jaunjyas y vêwnans phr life-changing
adolescens m adolescence
anvarwoleth m immortality
dyvarow adj immortal
floholeth m childhood
gwaityans bêwa m life expectancy
henys m old age Note phrase henys teg = ripe old age
hiroos ‖ m longevity
rag bêwnans phr for life
3-C DEATH
ancow m death (especially high register or personified)
clogh an marow m death knell
corf marow m corfow corpse
dyvew adj lifeless (incl figuratively)
dyvynyans corf m autopsy, post mortem examination
dywethynder mernans m rigor mortis
embaumya v embalm
lien bedh m lienyow shroud
marowjy ‖ m marowjiow ‖ mortuary, morgue
merwel yn wheresys phr assisted dying
omladhans m suicide
tebel-dewedha ‖ v come to a sticky end
3-D SENTENCED TO DEATH
cregor m cregoryon hangman
crogpren ‖ m crogprednyer ‖ gallows
dybedna v behead
execûtya v execute
gylotîn m gylotîns guillotine
lovan an cregor phr the hangman's noose
sentens a vernans phr death sentence, death penalty
skîtyans mortal m lethal injection
3-E HONOURING THE DEAD
bedhscrif ‖ (scrîven bedh) m bedhscrîvoyow ‖ epitaph
crug lesky m funeral pyre
[eus] tremenys phr the late + name
gormola m gormolys eulogy
kyny v mourn Note construction kyny warlergh nebonen = mourn sb
marowscrif ‖ m marowscrîvyow ‖ obituary
martyrdom m martyrdom
ros mogh col rosen poppies
servys covath m servysyow memorial service
3-F MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
ladhva mergh f knacker's yard
latty m slaughterhouse, abattoir
4 FAMILY
4-A RELATIVES
altrewan f altrewaneth stepmother
altrow m altrowon stepfather
goos nessa m close kin
hengok m hengogyon great-grandfather
hen-henvam ‖ f henhenvabmow ‖ great-grandmother
lesflogh m lesflehes stepchild
lesvap m lesvebyon stepson
lesvyrgh f lesvyrhas stepdaughter
mab wydn m mebyon gwydn grandson
mabm ha tas adoptus phr adoptive parents
mabm ha tas mêthryn phr foster-parents
myrgh wydn f myrhas gwydn granddaughter
nes'hevyn ‖ (nessevyn ‖) m & col close kin
4-B LINEAGE
ahydhieth f genealogy
bos devedhys a2 phr be descended from
hendas m hendasow forefather, ancestor (also used in sense 'grandfather')
henvam f henvabmow ancestress (also used in sense 'grandmother')
4-C MARRIAGE ETC
ambos demedhy m engagement, betrothal
avês dhe briosoleth phr extramarital
benyn brias (benyn nowyth) f bride
bysow ambos m besewow engagement ring
bysow demedhyans m besewow wedding ring
dydhemeth adj unmarried
gour prias (den nowyth) m bridegroom
gwiasva cafos carorieth f gwiasvaow dating website
interdemedhy v intermarry
kerdhes in mes gans phr date (sb)
kerensa gudh f affair
kescar m/v separation; separate intr
kesparneth dynasek m civil partnership
maghteth prias f meghtydhyon bridesmaid
maryach m maryajys marriage (event or state); wedding
mis mel m honeymoon
paja m pajys pageboy
priosol adj marital
priosoleth m marriage (state)
tanta v woo, court (incl figuratively)
4-D IN-LAWS
broder dâ m breder dhâ brother-in-law
deuv m deuvyon son-in-law
gùhyth f gùhydhow daughter-in-law
whor dre laha f wheryth sister-in-law
4-E CHILDREN
benefyt flehes m child benefit
flogh bohes y vloodh m flehes toddler
floghwith ‖ m childcare
4-F BAPTISM
mab besyth m mebyon godson
mabm besyth f mabmow godmother
myrgh besyth f myrhas goddaughter
tas besyth m tasow godfather
4-G MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
côta arvow m côtys coat of arms
loscagh ‖ m incest
loscahus ‖ adj incestuous (incl figuratively)
mabm ha tas mêthryn phr foster-parents
omdhevatty m omdhevatiow orphanage
5 ATTIRE, GROOMING
5-A CLOTHES
anorak m anoracow anorak
brehel cot phr short-sleeve
bretlyn m nappy
cagoul m cagoulys cagoule
côta brâs m côtys overcoat
côta glaw m côtys raincoat
dygeyn adj backless
dyllas dyffres m dylajow protective clothing
dyllas efander m dylajow spacesuit
dyllas nos pl sleepwear, pyjamas
dyvrehel adj sleeveless
garnsy m garnsys jersey, sweater
jerkyn dyvrehel m jerkyns gilet
jerkyn kewlettys m jerkyns padded jacket
jerkyn kewlettys dyvrehel m jerkyns bodywarmer
gon bath m gonow bathrobe
gon chambour m gonow dressing-gown
gon cùsca bian m gonow negligee
hevys m hevysyow smock
hevys hewel melen m hevysyow reflective jacket
jerkyn lyw m jerkyns blazer
jerkyn nos m jerkyns pyjama top
lavrak gobonya m lavregow jogging pants
lavrak gwlanen m lavregow flannels
lavrak lows pednglin ‖ m lavregow knickerbockers
lavrak nos m lavregow pyjama bottom
lavrak raglen m lavregow dungarees
mantel f mentylly mantle, wrap
neyjwysk m swimwear
parca (anorak Inûyt) m parcaow parka
poltrega m poltregas gaiter; legging
poltrega gwlanek m poltregas legwarmer
qweth f qwethow garment
qweth awartha f qwethow top
qweth awoles f qwethow bottom (bikini etc)
sewt gwary m rompers
sewt manlînednow ‖ m pin-striped suit
sewt onen m onesie
sewt pùb jorna m lounge suit
sewt resegva m tracksuit
tûtû m tûtûs tutu
tydnwysk ‖ m leotard
5-B FORMAL
borawysk ‖ m morning dress
colmen dhu f black tie (dinner jacket)
colmen wydn f white tie
côta losten m côtys cutaway
golesen Gernowek f golesednow Cornish kilt
gon dauns jentyl m gonow ball gown
gon demedhyans m gonow wedding dress
gon gordhuwher m gonow evening gown
gwysk gordhuwher m evening dress
jerkyn kyndyow m jerkyns dinner jacket
pows cocktail f powsyow cocktail dress
pows vian dhu f powsyow little black dress
5-C STYLE
bys i'n dhewufern phr ankle=length
gwremlînen ‖ f gwremlînednow ‖ hemline
isel y godna phr low-cut
lînen codna f lînednow neckline
nans an dhywvron phr cleavage
scoodh-noth ‖ adj off-the-shoulder
5-D CLOTHING PARTS
copîs m copîsyow fly
goles trailys m turn-up (trousers)
gùdhùgen f gùdhùgednow collar
gùsset m gùssettys gusset
lappan m lappanow lapel
plegen f plegednow pleat
pocket brèst m pockettys breast pocket
pocket casel m pockettys inside pocket (jacket)
5-E FASTENINGS
bocla v buckle
botodna v button [up]
boton crack m botodnow popper
cacha m cachys catch
colmen vlew f colmednow blew hair clip
dylâcya v unlace
dyvocla v unbuckle
dyvotodna v unbutton
dyzyppya v unzip
galosys pl braces
garget m gargettys garter; suspender
kevren ragvrehel m kevrenyon cuff-link
stùd m stùddys stud
zyppya v zip [up]
5-F FABRICS
acrylyk m acrylic
brethyn kêrek m twill
brethyn tre m tweed
calycô m calico
corden rûy f corduroy
debrys gans gowdhanas phr moth-eaten
denêr m denier
denym (coton kêrek) m denim
elastân m elastane
fîbrow serus pl man-made fibre
gwlân cashmîr col cashmere [wool]
gwlân merînô col merino wool
gwlân ôn col lambswool
jyn-wolhadow ‖ adj machine washable
lobm y neus phr threadbare
nîlon m nylon
poliester m polyester
pyskroos ‖ f fishnet
shyfon m chiffon
stanchura v waterproof
worstyd m worsted
5-G HEADWEAR
basnet gwlân m basnettys balaclava
bonet m bonettys bonnet
cappa Bask m cappys beret
cappa pel vâss m cappys baseball cap
cappa topydnek m cappys peaked cap
coverchyf m coverchyvys headscarf
hot cales crèn m hottys bowler hat
hot owrlyn m hottys top hat
5-H FOOTWEAR
areskys f areskyjyow galosh
arhenas m footwear
botas dowr col botasen gumboots, Wellington boots
botas kentryn col botasen hobnail boots
corn eskyjyow m kern shoehorn
eskyjyow pyskessa pl waders
eskys bës-gîk f eskyjyow peep-toe shoe
eskys bësnoth ‖ f eskyjyow open toe shoe
eskys dygil f eskyjyow mule
eskys kilgron ‖ f eskyjyow sling-back shoe
eskys lÿs f eskyjyow court shoe, pump
eskys mynk f eskyjyow platform shoe
eskys predn f eskyjyow clog
flyp-flop ‖ m flyp-flops ‖ flip-flop
gothen aberveth f gothnow in-sole
gwartha eskys m gwarthavyon vamp
sandal m sandalys sandal
seulyow uhel pl high heels
whybanor crohen m whybanoryon moccasin
5-I UNDERWEAR
clout lygyon m cloutys string
corset m corsettys corset
dyllas nessa m dylajow underwear
golesen f golesednow petticoat
golesen Vask f golesednow Bask basque
islavrak ‖ hir m islavregow ‖ long johns
ispows ‖ f ispowsyow ‖ vest
lavrak boxesor m lavregow boxers
lavregyn cron m lavregydnow thong
pows nessa f powsyow slip
5-J JEWELLERY
amber m amber
barrboos ‖ m barrbosow ‖ barbell
bysow troos m besewow toe ring
cameô m cameôs cameo
emerod m emeros emerald
euryor ardhorn m euryoryon wristwatch
florednyk f florenygow locket
gèm m gemow gem
Jewelys an Gùrun pl the Crown Jewels
kelhen f kelhednow necklace
rûby m rûbys ruby
safîr m safîrow sapphire
stùd m stùddys stud
tegen grog f tegednow crog pendant
5-K MAKE-UP, PERSONAL GROOMING
aflenter adj matte
blew fâls (fâls-gols) col wig, toupee
bleyn ewyn creftus m bleynow artificial / false nail tip
bord emery m bordys emery board
crùllyor m crùllyoryon curler
dowr dyvarva wheg m aftershave
dyblysca v exfoliate
dyghtyans dêwla m manicure
dyghtyans treys m pedicure
dyvenymya v detox
euthcudydnow ‖ pl dreadlocks
gevel vian f gevelyow bian tweezers
gis mehal m mullet
glebyas m glebysy moisturizer
golowylyon pl glitter
gwlân coton col cotton wool
gwyscas m gwyscosow coat (varnish)
istynor m istynoryon stretcher
iswyscas m iswyscosow undercoat (varnish)
kystednyk f kystenygow compact
lost merhyk m lostow ponytail
lyw lagasow m eye shadow
lyw tremyn m rouge
mascara m mascara
pedncolm ‖ m pencolmow ‖ topknot
perm m perm
permya v perm
pyncel lînedna m pyncels eye liner
radnans m parting
remuvyor vernys ewynas m nail varnish remover
sehador blew m sehadoryon hair dryer
settya v set (permed hair)
shampû ha settyans phr shampoo and set
tekheor m tekheoryon beautician
tellyans m telyansow piercing
triakel m balm
vernys ewynas m nail varnish
5-L MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
aparell m outfit
bond (band) ardhorn m bondys wristband
brodn-noth ‖ adj topless
caglys adj muddy (boots, clothing)
cùppa m cùppys cup (brassiere)
gowyskys adj underdressed
gorwyskys adj overdressed
lacka m lackys ladder
lobm-noth ‖ adj stark naked
mailys y lagasow phr blindfolded
medal m medalys medal
minwysca ‖ v gag, muzzle (incl figuratively)
nothwibyor m nothwibyoryon streaker
pompom m pompoms pompom
roscolm ‖ m roscolmow ‖ rosette
serthor gùdhùgen m serthoryon collar stiffener
stay m stayes support
tampon m tampons tampon
ternoth adj half-naked
towal amseryow m towellow sanitary towel
6 FOOD, DRINK
6-A GENERAL
andebradow adj inedible
debradow adj edible
debry in boosty phr eat out
dry mes a jy phr take away Note phrases [boosty] dry mes a jy = takeaway [restaurant], [prës] dry mes a jy = takeaway [meal]
evadow adj potable, drinkable
methor m methoryon caterer
methorieth f catering
omservyans m self-service
6-B MEALS
con f conyow evening dinner (especially formal)
cowlhawnsel ‖ Sowsnek m full English [breakfast]
prës airen m in-flight meal
prës tê m tea
tùch tê m tea break
6-C COOKING, PREPARING FOOD
airgogor m airgogoryon air fryer
astell dyvynya f estyll chopping board
bason pùdyn m basons pudding basin
ber m beryow spit
bolla kemysky m bollys mixing bowl
braisya v braise
broylya v broil
bryjyon yn cosel phr stew
calesy v set (honey, jelly etc)
cana pobas m canys baking tin
cana rôstya m canys roasting tin
casserôl m casserôlyow casserole
casserôlya v casserole
coffen f coffednow pie-dish
cogor tan lent m cogoryon slow cooker
crasa v toast
dehedna v cream
dîcya v dice
diogel rag forn phr ovenproof
dornel f dornellow whisk, beater
dornella v whisk
dyghtyor boos m dyghtyoryon food processor
dyrewy v defrostd
dyruskel f dyruskellow peeler
dyvynya v chop; mince
eurweder ‖ oy m eurwedrow ‖ egg-timer
forn wynsel f fornow gwynsel fan-assisted oven
fusta v beat, whip
gasverk ‖ m gas mark
gevel f gevelyow tongs
gorra in glegh phr marinate
govryjyon v simmer
gwascogor m gwascogoryon pressure cooker
gwaskel f gwaskellow squeezer
kigbren ‖ m kigbrednyer ‖ skewer
lesvryjyon v parboil
lo predn f loyow wooden spoon
loya v spoon
men tobm m meyn hob, hotplate
padel heb glena phr non-stick pan
padel tew hy goles phr thick base pan
padel pôchya oyow f padellow egg poacher
paper gorthsaym m greaseproof paper
plysca v shell
pôchya v poach
podyk kemysky m podygow liquidizer, blender
ragtobma v preheat
ramkyn m ramkyns ramekin (ramequin)
rathel f rathellow grater
rathella v grate
rolbren toos m rolbrednyer rolling-pin
ros trehy f rosow cutter (for pizza)
saymya v grease
scudel pasty f scudellow pie dish
sêsna v season
set a bosow m settys set of weights
spadel f spadellow spatula
sythel losow m sythlow colander
tanow'he gans dowr phr water down
ura v baste
6-D BREAD, BISCUIT, CAKE, PUDDING
amanydna v butter
baget m bagettys baguette
bara cogh m brown bread
bara creft m artisan bread
bara gwydn (càn) m white bread
bara ha brag phr malted bread
bara ha has phr seeded bread
bara toos trenk m sourdough bread
baramanyn m bread and butter
bleus ha derevel ino phr self-raising flour
bord bara m bordys bread board
burm [sëgh] col yeast (for baking)
byskyt alamand m byskyttys macaroon
byskyt cales m byskyttys rusk
byskyt crygh m byskyttys cream cracker
byskyt Garibaldi m byskyttys Garibaldi biscuit
byskyt gôus m byskyttys digestive biscuit
byskyt gôus chocklet m byskyttys chocolate digestive
cappa brows m crumble (topping) Note phrase trenkles cappa brows = rhubarb crumble
coffen brows f coffednow crumble (dessert)
coffen lavalow f coffednow apple pie
coffen merang lymon f coffednow lemon meringue pie
collel bara f kellyl bread knife
doyly m doylys doily
fùgen Dhanek f fùgednow Danish pastry
gwaneth Frynk col buckwheat
gwastell f gwastellow wafer
gwastell Gernowek f gwastellow Kernowek Cornish wafer
heb glûten phr gluten free
heb gwel phr unleavened
jyn bara m jynys breadmaker
jyn breghtan m jynys sandwich maker
jyn crasa m jynys toaster
kestew m batter
kyst bara f kystyow bread bin
leunvleus ‖ adj wholemeal
papadùm m papadùms poppadom
pasty brewvoos (fyges) m pastys mince pie
pellen fyges f pelednow plum pudding
polter tesen m cake mix (packet)
pùdyn an vyternes m queen's pudding, queen of puddings
pùdyn coryns sov m spotted dick
pùdyn Eva m Eve's pudding
pùdyn macarôny m macaroni pudding
pùdyn melen m cabinet pudding
pùdyn Nadelyk m Christmas pudding
pùdyn riss m rice pudding
pùdyn sâgû m sago pudding
pùdyn semolîna m semolina pudding
pùdyn sov m suet pudding
pùdyn tapyôca m tapioca pudding
pùdyn triakel m treacle pudding
sensor tesednow m sensoryon cake stand
sponj Vyctoria m Victoria sponge
tart kyfeth m tartys jam tart
tesen arow f tesednow garow rock cake
tesen basty vian f tesednow pasty bian small fruit pie
tesen carwê f seed cake
tesen cùppa f tesednow cup cake
tesen dehen f tesednow cream cake
tesen demedhyans m wedding cake
tesen fenester f Battenberg cake
tesen fyges (frûtys) scav f light fruit cake, cut and come again cake
tesen fyges (frûtys) tewl f rich fruit cake
tesen gales dowr f tesednow cales water biscuit
tesen gales Maria f tesednow cales Marie biscuit
tesen gales Nice f tesednow cales Nice biscuit
tesen gales tê f tesednow cales rich tea biscuit
tesen geus f cheesecake
tesen Nadelyk f Christmas cake
tesen pînaval ‖ awartha dhe woles f pineapple upside- down cake
tesen sponj f sponge cake
tesen velen (Madêra) f Madeira cake
tesen vreghtan f sandwich cake
tesen vrew f shortbread
toos tesen m cake mix
torth bagasyk f torthow batch loaf
torth jynjyber f gingerbread
torth penty f torthow cottage loaf
torth vlejyowa f torthow blejyowa bloomer
torth vrag f malt loaf
torthen (tesen) Crows f torthednow hot cross bun
torthen gernek (crwassont) f torthednow kernek croissant
torthen (tesen) tê cras f torthednow toasted teacake
torthen (tesen) Veljan f torthednow Beljan Belgian bun
wafel m waflys waffle
wrappyans m wrappyansow wrap
6-E EGGS, DAIRY
bohes berry phr low-fat
bord keus m bordys cheeseboard
carr leth m kerry milk float
clogh keus m clegh cheese bell
collel keus f kellyl cheese knife
crampeth oy col crempethen omelettes
darbar tedha keus m fondue set
dedhwys nowyth phr freshly laid
dydhehen adj skimmed
frankres ‖ adj free-range
glus keus m cheese spread
gwydn oy m egg-white
hanter-dydhehen adj semi-skimmed
heb bos (nag yw) pastêrys phr unpasteurized
heb bos (nag yw) sellys phr unsalted
heb perthy shùgra leth phr lactose intolerant
kesehen adj homogenized
keus blou m blue cheese
keus dyghtys m processed cheese
keus Parma m Parmesan cheese
keus pebys m Welsh rarebit
keus penty m cottage cheese
kish m kîshys quiche
leth glas m buttermilk
leth saworys m flavoured milk
lêty m lêtiow dairy
leunleth m whole milk
melen oy m [egg] yolk
oyow Benet pl eggs Benedict
padel tedha m fondue (cheese)
pastêrya v pasteurize
polter leth m powdered milk
qwark m quark
sellys scav phr lightly salted
sosten lêty m dairy products
6-F MEAT
asow bryny col spare-ribs
backen labol m streaky bacon
bord kervya Sul m Sunday carvery
bowyngig ‖ greunhës ‖ m corned beef
brewgig ‖ m mincemeat
brewgig ‖ Hamborg m hamburger(s)
casserôl m casserôlyow casserole
cracklyn m crackling
cryhy v crimp (pasty)
deveras m dripping
fagas col fagosen faggots (also firewood)
gosek adj rare
gosek cres phr medium rare
gyew col gristle
golyth mogh m golythyon bacon rasher
golyth Sul m Sunday roast
hagys m haggis
hàm m ham
helgig ‖ m venison
pasty bugel m pastys shepherd's pie, cottage pie
padel tedha Borgaynek m fondue (oil)
pasty bowyn ha coref m pastys steak and ale pie
pasty brewgig ‖ m pastys minced beef pie
pasty Kernowek m pastys Cornish pasty
pasty keus hag onyon m pastys cheese and onion pie
pasty porhel m pastys pork pie
pasty yar ha scavel m pastys chicken and mushroom pie
patâtys ha kig phr hotpot
pellen brewgig ‖ f pelednow meatball
podyk sùgan kig m podygow gravy boat
pùdyn Evrok m pùdyns Yorkshire pudding
rôstys cres phr medium
rôstys dâ phr well done
rudhygen f rudhygednow rissole
selsyk ha brows phr sausage and mash
selsyk in kestew phr toad in the hole
stêk fylet m stêkys fillet steak
stêk pedren m rump steak
stêk syrloyn m stêkys sirloin steak
sùgan kig m gravy
tomgy m tomgeun hotdog
toos kig m meat paste
troth bowyn m beef extract
6-G FISH, SEAFOOD
bës pysk m besias fish finger
cavyar m caviar
cocla m coclys cockle
crogen an prieryn f scallop(s)
dreynak mor m dreynogas sea bass
ganow cabm m anchovy, anchovies
garrlyth ‖ col garrlithen ‖ Dover sole
garrlyth ‖ leven col garrlythen ‖ lemon sole
gwigh col gwihen [peri]winkles
gwigh mogh col gwihen whelks
mehal rudh m mehylly red mullet
meskel col mesclen mussels
meurlyth m meurlythas halibut
pollak m pollogas pollock
styfak m styfogas squid
tesen pysk f tesednow fish-cake
toos pysk m fish paste
6-H VEGETABLES
arvak an lowarth f rocket
barv managh f frisée
beler dowr col watercress
beler lowarth col garden cress, mustard and cress
brows tettys col [potato] mash
brows tettys ha cavach phr bubble and squeak
cavach Savoy m Savoy cabbage
cawl crygh col cawlen curly kale
cùcùmysyk m cùcùmysygow gherkin
egydnow fav pl bean-sprouts
fav (fâ) Frynkek col faven runner beans
fav (fâ) gwydn col faven butter beans
fav (fâ) ledan col faven broad beans
fav (fâ) loneth col faven kidney beans
gwygbÿs col gwygbysen chickpeas
kegys wheg col kegysen celery
keler mogh col keleren truffles
kenyn col kenynen leeks
kenyn syvy col chives
kykery m chicory
kykery del m endive
kykery del ledan m escarole
letys del hir col letysen cos lettuce
letys meneth rew col letysen iceberg lettuce
losowen an el f angelica
merlosow col merlosowen asparagus
onyon ewynak col onyonen shallots
patâta in y grohen phr jacket potato
patâta wheg m patâtys sweet potato
pÿs melen col pysen velen red lentils
pompyon knowmanyn ‖ m pompyons butternut squash
salad cavach m coleslaw
soy m soya
tesen patâta f tesednow hash brown
tùrnyp col tùrnypen turnip(s) But in Cornwall usually swede(s)
6-I FRUIT
bewesen (bewyn) f pith
brewvoos ‖ m mincemeat
cocktail frûtys m fruit cocktail
corynt rudh m coryns redcurrant
fyges an howl col raisins
fyges Corynt (coryns) col fygesen currants
fyges ledan col fygesen dried figs
fyges rial (datys) col fygesen dates
fyges sôdones col fygesen sultanas
glasplùmen ‖ f glasplùmednow ‖ greengage
glus aval kerensa m tomato purée
grows col growsen gooseberries
growsen Cathay f growsednow kiwi[fruit]
iryn col irynen sloes
lychy m lychys lychee
nectarîn m nectarînow nectarine
owraval ‖ Cathay m owravallow ‖ mandarin orange
pompyon mel m pompyons honeydew melon
qwyn m qwynys quince
salad frûtys m fruit salad
scala frûtys m scalys fruit bowl
tanjerîn m tanjerînow tangerine
yos avallow m stewed apple, apple sauce
6-J NUTS, SEEDS
has carwê col caraway seeds
has anîs col aniseed
know Brasîl col knofen Brazil nuts
know cashew col knofen cashew nut
know coll col knofen hazelnuts, cobnuts
know Frynk col knofen walnuts
know pystachyô col knofen pistachios
sesamê m sesame
sprus col sprusen kernels
6-K HERBS
camîl col camomile
del bay col dêlen bay-leaves
fenokel (fenyl) m fennel
fenokel Grêca m fenugreek
fenyl angùs m dill
jasmyn m jasmine
losowen an mytern f basil
organs m marjoram
organs gwyls m oregano
persyl col parsley
persyl Cathay col coriander
rôsmary f rosemary
rûta m rue
sawja col sage
taragon m tarragon
tim m thyme
tomenta m peppermint
6-L SPICES
canel m cinnamon
clovas m clove(s)
cùmyn m cumin
greun puber col greunen peppercorns
knofen mùscat f nutmeg
ollspîss (puber Jamaica) m allspice
paprîca m paprika
plysken wheg f mace
safron (safern) m saffron
safron Eyndek m turmeric
sows Kerwrangon ‖ m Worcester sauce
sows soy m soy sauce
6-M VARIOUS INGREDIENTS
aysel triakel m balsamic vinegar
barlys perlys col pearl barley
blesyon pl flavouring(s)
bleus ÿs m cornflour
brag m malt
brùdnyon pl oatmeal
burm glëb col brewer's yeast
couscous m couscous
essens vanyla m vanilla essence
hopys col hops
hyly (brin) m brine
iskel m stock
jelatyn m gelatin
kyfethyn m kyfethydnow preservative
margarîn m margarine
polter chocklet m chocolate powder; drinking chocolate
semolîna m semolina
sov m suet
talgh m bran
tapyôca m tapioca
6-N SWEET TOOTH
amanyn caramel m butterscotch
banâna feljys m banana split
blew shùgra col candyfloss
chocklet ha leth phr milk chocolate
cowles gwydn col cowlesen wydn blancmange
glusyn gwin m glusydnow wine gum
greunshùgra ‖ m granulated sugar
kemmer kemmysk phr pick ’n’ mix
lehës ‖ y shùgra phr reduced sugar
loly rew m lolys ice lolly
lolypop m lolypopys lollipop
lycorys m liquorice
malow melys col malowen velys marshmallow(s)
mel cler m clear honey
mentyn wosa kydnyow m mentydnow after-dinner mint
merang m merangs meringue
pùdyn Melba m peach melba
rewdhehen frûtys m sundae
sacarîn m saccharine
shùgra molâss m Demerara sugar
shùgra mon m caster sugar
shùgra whegrew m icing sugar
shùgrus adj sugary
sorbê m sorbet
sùgan gwynyol m maple syrup
toos alamandys m marzipan
triakel m treacle
trufyl wheg m trifle
6-O TEA, COFFEE
bolhen coffy f bolhednow coffee capsule
box tê m boxys tea caddy
brow coffy m browyow coffee grinder
cafîn m caffeine
capùchînô (coffy cùgol) m capùchînôs cappuccino
cawdarn tê m cawdarns tea urn
coffy Amerycan m Americano
coffy chocklet m mocha
coffy gwydn flat m flat white
coffy kykery m camp coffee
coffy rew m iced coffee
coffy sythlys m filter coffee, percolated coffee
cùppa m cùppys teacup
cùppa coffy m cùppys coffee cup
dydhehen adj skinny
dygafîn adj decaffeinated
espressô (coffy gwask) m espressôs espresso
ewony v froth
greun coffy col coffee granules
hanaf dasûsadow m hanavow reusable cup
jyn coffy m jynys coffee maker
lattê (coffy leth) m latte
polter coffy m coffee powder
pot coffy m pottys coffee pot
pot espressô m podygow espresso jug
sagh tê m seghyer teabag
sythel coffy m sythlow coffee percolator
sythel sedhy m sythlow cafetière
sythel tê m sythlow tea strainer
tanyn m tannin
tê Bergam m Earl Grey [tea]
6-P ALCOHOL, MIXERS ETC
alcoholyk adj alcoholic (ginger beer etc)
chy brîhy m treven brewery
cordyal m cordial
coref jynjyber m ginger beer
cresygow crygh pl crinkle-cut crisps
deveryn dowr tobm phr tot of whisky
dewas jynjyber m ginger ale
dewas lymon m lemonade
dialcohol phr non-alcoholic
dowr tonyk m tonic water
dowrhe ‖ v dilute
dewas crev m dewosow alcoholic drink
ganso y honen phr straight
gwin Madêra m Madeira
gwin moos m table wine
gwin tobm m mulled wine
gwyras wosa kydnyow phr liqueur
ha rew phr on the rocks
lymon wherow m bitter lemon
medh m mead
medhow dall phr blind drunk
medhowy v intoxicate
musur dobyl phr double
pùnch m punch
seyfon m seyfonow siphon
shandy m shandy
sôda m soda
spadel f spadellow stirrer
styllva f styllvaow distillery
styllya v distil
tedna corkyn phr uncork
udn musur phr single
6-Q AT THE TABLE
bolla shùgra m bollys sugar bowl
canstel bara f canstellow bread basket
collel amanyn f kellyl butter knife
collel baramanyn f kellyl bread-and-butter knife
daffar moos m tableware
forgh pùdyn f fergh (ferhy) dessert fork
forgh tesen f fergh (ferhy) cake fork
gevel shùgra f gevelyow sugar tongs
lo pùdyn f loyow dessert spoon
lo servya f loyow tablespoon
lo servya tesen f loyow cake server
lo tê f loyow teaspoon
melyn puber f melynyow pepper mill
padel holan f padellow salt cellar
padel kedhow f padellow mustard pot
padel oy f padellow egg cup
plât adenewen m plâtyow side plate
plât cowl m plâtyow soup plate
plât kydnyow m plâtyow dinner plate
podyk leth m podygow milk jug
sawor Eyndek m chutney
scala cowl m scalys tureen
scudel servya f scudellow serving dish
sêsnans m dressing
tallyour m tallyours platter
tallyour arhans m tallyours silver salver
tendyor m tendyoryon waiter
6-R ROOMS, SPACES
asclasva f asclasvaow chipshop, chippie
bewdern m bewdernow refectory, canteen
boosva m boosvaow mess, canteen
golytty m golytiow steakhouse
golytty Tùrkek m golytiow kebab-house
rastelva f rastelvaow grill[room]
saloun m salouns saloon [bar]
servys i'n chambour phr room service
6-S MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
asvlas m aftertaste
bêwa pell phr long-life
boos garow m roughage
carbohydrât ‖ m carbohydrâtow ‖ carbohydrate
carton m cartons carton
cowl cùppa m instant soup
cresygow talgh (telghyon) pl bran flakes
cresygow ÿs pl cornflakes
debry heb fînweth phr all you can eat
devôrya v devour
dewas smoth m dewosow smoothie
diascorn adj boneless, filleted
dyvotter m famine
glotny m gluttony
glus know dor m peanut butter
godhas m godhojyon dregs
gwara spîcer m groceries
gwinlan ‖ f gwinladnow ‖ vineyard
lewa v wolf [down], devour
noryshya v nourish
patê m pâté
pesky gans lo phr spoon-feed (especially figuratively)
pigor dens m pigoryon toothpick
plysk col plysken shells (nuts, eggs); pods (peas)
prôtên m prôtênow protein
prôtên shakys m protein shake
pylyon pl peelings
sehyk m sehygow sachet
sordyor ewl m sordyoryon appetizer
stanchys adj sealed
tedna dhywar an vrodn phr wean
troth burm m yeast extract
7 HOME
7-A STRUCTURE
astell tâlenep f estyll fascia board
bùngalow m bùngalows bungalow
chy dystak m treven detached house
daras adenewen m darajow side door
daras arâg m darajow front door
daras adhelergh m darajow back door
daras fenester m darajow French window
daras gorthtan m darajow fire door
daras leur m darajow trap-door
fenester derevel f fenestry sash window
fenester dormer f fenestry dormer-window
fenester to f fenestry skylight
gevelljy ‖ m gevelljiow ‖ semi-detached house
gwedrans dewblek m double glazing
gweyth predn m woodwork
jist m jîstys joist, girder
kilbost ‖ m kilbostow ‖ doorpost
kilfenester ‖ f kilfenestry ‖ bay-window
leghven ‖ m leghveyn ‖ flag[stone]
min an to phr the eaves
nenbren ‖ m nenbrednyer ‖ [ceiling] beam
parwys m parwysy partition; party-wall
pedn an daras phr the lintel
penty m pentiow cottage
penty sowl m pentiow thatched cottage
plaster m plaster
res stairys f rêsyow flight of stairs / steps
sedhas m subsidence
to cala m tohow thatched roof
veranda m verandas veranda
7-B ROOMS, SPACES
an leur awartha m the top floor
an leur awoles m the ground floor
an leur cres m the mezzanine [floor]
an leur isella m the basement
an leur kensa m the first floor
attêsva f attêsvaow toilet
chy bian m toilet
hunjy m hunjiow ‖ dormitory
kegyn adhelergh (kilgegyn ‖) f kegynow scullery
kegyn wor'musur (kegyn dhesedhys) f kegynow fitted kitchen
kegynyk f kegynygow kitchenette
parleth m parledhow parlour
pentys m pentysyow penthouse (all senses)
rom bêwa m rômys living room
rom flehes m rômys flehes playroom
rom recêva m rômys reception room
set a rômys m settys suite (hotel etc)
set demedhyans m settys bridal suite
set presydencyal m settys presidential suite
spens m spencys larder, pantry
stûdyô m stûdyôs studio
talgell f talgellow buttery, pantry
7-C FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
astell losten f estyll skirting-board
balùster m balùstrow banister, balustrade
clethren dadô f clethrednow dado rail
clethren pyctours f clethrednow picture rail
cofyr saw m cofrow safe
cornys m cornyssyow cornice
leur parkê m parquet floor
leurlen a'n eyl fos dh'y gela phr wall-to-wall carpet
lynôleùm m lino[leum]
taclow lâcys ha stagys phr fixtures and fittings
tapît m tapîtys tapestry; carpet
tapît desedhys m tapîtys fitted carpet
valans m valancys pelmet
7-D FURNITURE
amary gwely m amarys bedside cabinet
bord lestry m bordys sideboard
bord screfa m bordys writing desk, escritoire
bùffet m bùffettys corner cupboard
bûrô m bûrôs bureau
chair lesca m chairys rocking-chair
esedhva eglos f esedhvaow pew
gorheryans m upholstery
gùtrel medhel m gùtrolow soft furnishings
gwely bian m gweliow cot
gwely mynk m gweliow bunk bed
gwely nenlen ‖ m gweliow four-poster bed
kyst dyllas f kystyow chest-of-drawers
latha m lathys slat
lyverva f lyvervaow bookcase
moos omwysca f mosow dressing-table
neyth mosow m neythow nest of tables
predn gwely m prednyer bedstead
scavel pyanô f scavellow piano stool
scavel trythroos f scavellow three-legged stool
tâbel nos m tâblys bedside table
tùttyn (scavel droos / dreys) m tùttydnow footstool
7-E SMALL CHILDREN
cawn gwary (pyssîn flehes) m cawnow paddling pool
corlan wary f corladnow gwary play pen
margh lesca m mergh rocking-horse
pottyk m pottygow potty
presep kerdhes m presebow kerdhes carrycot
teddy-ber ‖ m teddy-bers ‖ teddy[-bear]
tegen vedhel f tegednow medhel soft toy
7-F BEDROOM, BATHROOM
bason omwolhy m basons washbasin
clout omwolhy m cloutys flannel
floss denjak m dental floss
flossya v floss
gobedner (pednwely ‖) m gobeneryow pillow
golgh ganow m mouthwash
gorher gobedner m gorheryow pillowcase
gorthwhës m antiperspirant
gwask lavrak f trouser press
gwil troncas phr have a bath
is-gobedner m is-gobeneryow bolster
kewlet awartha m kewlettys bedspread, coverlet
kyst demedhy f kystyow trousseau
lûfa m lûfaow loofah
lydn seban m liquid soap
men pùmys m pumice [stone]
merhyk omwolhy m merhygow bidet
nappa dohajëdh m nappys afternoon nap
polter talcùm m talcum powder
pot chambour m pottow chamber pot
predn towellow m prednyer towel rail
strayl gwely m straylyow bedroom rug
tedna an dowr phr flush [the toilet]
valans m valancys valance
7-G KITCHEN, DINING ROOM
atal boos col food waste
atal dassteusya (eylgelghya) col recycling waste
atal kemmyn col general waste
bolla salad m bollys salad bowl
bord sygera m bordys draining board
cantol tê f cantolyow tealight
caraf m carafow carafe
clogh keus m clegh cheese bell
clos sygera f clojow drying rack (for crockery)
clout lestry m cloutys dishcloth
cogen f cogednow wooden bowl
coltrebyn (cantolbren ‖) m coltrebydnyer candlestick, candelabra
crackyor know m crackyoryon nutcracker
crûet m crûettys cruet
folen (dêlen) alùmynyùm f aluminium foil
gevel know f gevelyow nutcrackers (hand-held)
gwara gweder m glassware
gwynsel wakhe ‖ f gwynsellow extractor fan
gwyver degea m gwyvrow wire closure
kenen vytel f cling-film
kybel lestry f kyblow washing-up bowl
laun pysk m launow fish slice
lo ledan f loyow ladle
lydn golhy lestry m washing-up liquid
pycher m pychers pitcher
sagh atal m seghyer bin bag / liner
scùrryor m scùrryoryon scourer
straylyk tyller m straylygow place mat
teyladow adj compostable
7-H LAUNDRY, CLEANING
aira v air
airfrescor ‖ m airfrescoryon ‖ air freshener
amary aira m amarys airing cupboard
clos aira f clojow clothes-horse, drying rack (for clothes)
clout podn m cloutys duster
dehen scùrrya m cleaner (liquid)
doustya v dust
dowr cana m bleach
dowra v rinse
dygelyonor m fly paper; fly spray
ebyl dyllas m ebylyon clothes peg
êwnor padn m fabric conditioner
gorra in glegh phr put in[to] soak
gwascubylen f gwascubylednow squeegee [mop]
gwias kefnys m cobweb(s)
hornella v iron
lînen dyllas f lînednow clothes line, washing line
lydn dygalghhe ‖ m descaler
padel podn f padellow dustpan
podn m dust (fine)
polter golhy m washing powder
remuvyor namow m stain remover
rolyor lienyow m rolyoryon mangle
scubya-sugna v vacuum-clean
scùrrya v scrub
sebony v soap
sehador omwheles m sehadoryon tumble dryer
sehador troyllya m sehadoryon spin dryer
shamy m shamys chamois leather
sôda golhy m washing soda
sôda loscus m caustic soda
starchya v starch
styfyor êrosol m styfyoryon aerosol [spray]
7-I NEEDLE, THREAD
bësken f beskednow thimble
crochetya v crochet
crow najeth m crewow eye (needle)
gwrèm m gwremyow hem
gwry m gwriow stitch (sewing); seam
magel f maglow stitch (knitting)
7-J PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING
airêwnans m air-conditioning
airêwnor m airêwnoryon air-conditioner
airlebyor m airlebyoryon humidifier
airsehador m airsehadoryon dehumidifier
an benbîbel f the main (water)
cappa pris nerth m energy price cap
cappa sugna m cappys plunger (for clearing drain)
carthpoll ‖ m carthpollow ‖ cesspit, cesspool
clavel f clavellys mantelpiece
côlyn [bew] m côlys [live] coal
côlyn marow m côlys cinder
cowethas dowr f cowethasow water company
creundobmer ‖ m creundomeryow ‖ storage heater
cunor tan m cunoryon firelighter
dowrargh ‖ f dowrarhow ‖ cistern
enesegyans m insulation
forn etewy f fornow wood-burning stove, wood burner
forn tobma f fornow domestic boiler
geothermek adj geothermal
gevel tan f gevelyow fire tongs
golow dysqwedhyans m golowys pilot light
gwynsel tobma f gwynsellow fan / blow heater
ke olas m keow fender (hearth)
kelorn glow (trog glow) m kelornow coal scuttle
mailyas pîbellow m lagging (on pipes)
pib fednans f pîbow overflow [pipe]
pÎbednow (pibweyth) plumbing
pÎben golghyon pÎbednow discharge / waste pipe
pùmp tomder m pùmpys heat pump
sqwychel termyn f sqwychellow time switch
tan tredan m tanow electric fire (old-style)
tanen f tanednow spark (from fire)
tanvaglen ‖ f tanvaglednow ‖ grate
thermostat m thermostatow thermostat
tobmer budhys m tomeryow immersion heater
tobmer darwaya m tomeryow convection heater
tobmer dowr m tomeryow water heater, geyser
tobmer dystak m tomeryow stand-alone radiator
7-K ELECTRICS, LIGHTING
an bednwyver ‖ m the mains (electricity)
an Roosweyth Kenedhlek m the National Grid
capel istyn liesebyl m caplys multi-plug extension cable
chandelêr (coltrebyn crog) m chandelêrs chandelier
flùorwolow ‖ m golowys fluorescent light
fros eylyansus m alternating current (AC)
fros dydro m direct current (DC)
diôd dylla golow m diôdow light-emitting diode (LED)
golow hirgul ‖ m golowys strip light
golow nenskyl ‖ m golowys recessed light, downlight
golowyans m lighting
in euryow le fysky phr off-peak
lînen dir f lînednow tir landline
neonwolow ‖ m golowys neon light
panel howlek m panellow solar panel
scudel loren f scudellow satellite dish
sensour m sensours sensor, detector
sqwychel tewlhe ‖ f sqwychellow dimmer switch
sqwychel trebuchya f sqwychellow trip switch
tedheryk m tedherygow fuse
torrva (dyfygyans) tredan f power cut, blackout
tredanva gass f tredanvaow gas-fired power station
tredanva glow f tredanvaow coal-fired power station
tredanva sprusek (atomva) f tredanvaow nuclear power station
7-L GARDEN
amal losowek m emlow herbaceous border
avalednek (aval-lon ‖) f avalenegow orchard (apples)
basket crog m baskettys hanging basket
bath ÿdhyn m bathys bird bath
blejyowek f blejyowegow flower bed
boosor ÿdhyn m boosoryon bird feeder
cletherweyth ‖ m trellis[work]
corryk lowarth m corrygow garden gnome
dowrhe ‖ v water
erber (erbyer) m erbers kitchen garden
flûrweyth m decking
gwederjy ‖ m gwederjiow greenhouse
gwely crog m gweliow hammock
gwely lesk m gweliow swing seat
impyans m impyansow graft
jarn frûtys m jarns orchard
lawns m lawnjyow lawn
lo balas f loyow palas trowel
losowjy ‖ m losowjiow ‖ conservatory
lowarthorieth f horticulture
meynyk m meynygow small stone
overdevys adj overgrown
patyô m patyôs patio
pib dowr m pîbow hose[pipe]
pot flour m pottow flowerpot
pot plansa m pottow tub
prysklowek f prysklowegow shrubbery
styken f stykednow stake
teylek f teylegow compost heap
tobmer patyô m tomeryow patio heater
tomjy m tomjiow hothouse
trog plansa f trogow planter
whedn col whednen weeds
whedna v weed
whednladhor ‖ m weedkiller
7-M DIY
bord estyll m bordys trestle table
creftow chy pl do-it-yourself (DIY)
creosôt m creosote
cyment gweder m putty
gevel vian f gevelyow pliers
glanheor scubylen m brush cleaner
glenyas m adhesive
gorlus m superglue
gorlusa v superglue
gris m grîsys rung (ladder)
growt m grout
growtyans m grouting
gwyras wydn f white spirit
gwyscas m gwyscosow coat (paint etc)
iswyscas ‖ m iswyscosow undercoat (paint etc)
lanwas m filler
mynk whel f myncow workbench
paper grow (tewesy) m sandpaper
trestel m trestlys trestle
vernys m varnish
7-N STORAGE
camfor m camphor
cunyjek f cunyjegow wood store
gwask dyllas f clothes press
gwithty glow m gwithtiow coal store
in pedn an chy phr in the roof
ispadna ‖ v line (drawer etc)
pelheor gowdhanas m moth repellent
tregyn m tregydnow small drawer, compartment (jewellery box etc)
7-O MISCELLANEOUS VOCABULARY
bond gwethyn (funen wethyn) m bondys elastic / rubber band
bûben f bûbednow wick
daffar horn m ironmongery, hardware
fardellans m packaging
gwel (gwelweyth) col wicker; rattan (loosely)
gwynsel f gwynsellow fan
hanafer m hanafers hamper
howllen f howlednow sunshade
lusewegyn m lusewegydnow ashtray
manbluv ‖ col fluff
nackyn paper m nackyns tissue (for nose etc)
paper owrlyn m tissue paper (for wrapping etc)
porslen m porcelain, bone china
pryweyth m pottery
scryp atorny m scryppys [lawyer's] briefcase
scryp cadnas m scryppys attaché case
scryp lewyador m scryppys pilot's case
sketh wor'wheth m skethow draught excluder
sprynga m spryngys spring (device)
tiegeth m housekeeping
vern gales f lacquer
wàr an clycket (cacha) phr on the latch
whel chy m whelyow housework
wrappyans m wrapping
wrappyans bothlek m bubble wrap
8 EQUIPMENT
8-A GENERAL
aparell m gear, equipment
assembla v assemble, put together
dysassembla v disassemble, take apart
8-B TOOLS
alwheth know m alwhedhow spanner, wrench
anwan m anwonow anvil
bolta m boltys bolt
bùshcollan f bùshcollanow machete
byns f vice
collel falja f kellyl cleaver
corbel m corblys bracket
gedn m gednow chisel; wedge
gedna v chisel; wedge (sth)
gorthkenter f gorthkentrow rivet
hackhesken f hackheskednow hacksaw
hern tan pl fire irons
hornorieth f ironmongery
jack m jackow jack
jackya v jack [up]
kelhyn m kelhydnow washer
kestedha v weld
level gwyras m levelyow spirit level
lorgh horn m lorhow crowbar
menowes m menowesow awl
morben m morbednow mallet
plain m plainys plane (carpentry)
plainya v plane
pygal f pygolow hoe, mattock
pygellas v hoe
plebmyk m plemygow plumb-line
slodya m slodyes sledge-hammer
soder m solder
sodra v solder
stanchyn m stanchydnow gasket
tardar tro m terder brace-and-bit