eisteddfod
pronunciation
How to pronounce eisteddfod in British English:
UK [aɪˈsteðvɒd]
How to pronounce eisteddfod in American English:
US [aɪˈsteðvɑd]
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- Noun:
- any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
Word Origin
- eisteddfod
- eisteddfod: [19] An eisteddfod is literally a ‘session’ or ‘sitting’. It comes from the Welsh verb eistedd ‘sit’, a derivative of sedd ‘seat’, which goes back to the same Indo-European base (*sed-) as produced English sit and session. The final element, -fod, comes from the Welsh verb bod ‘be’.=> session, sit
- Eisteddfod (n.)
- "annual assembly of Welsh bards," 1822, from Welsh eisteddfod "congress of bards or literati," literally "a session, a sitting," from eistedd "to sit" (from sedd "seat," cognate with Latin sedere; see sedentary) + bod "to be" (cognate with Old English beon; see be). The Welsh plural is eisteddfodau.
Example
- 1. Every year they have a festival of welsh music and poetry called an " eisteddfod " .
- 2. The school is wellknown for its outstanding bands and music ensembles , exceptional success in visual arts competitions , high quality drama performances , inspiring rock eisteddfod performances and its achievements in sports .