Words for breath in Celtic languages.
| Proto-Celtic | *anatlā = breath |
|---|---|
| Old Irish (Goídelc) | anál [ˈanaːl] = breathing, breath |
| Irish (Gaeilge) | anáil [əˈnɑːl] = breath, air, influence |
| Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) | anail [anal] = breath, wind, pause, respite, rest |
| Manx (Gaelg) | ennal = breath, wind |
| Proto-Brythonic | *anadl = breath |
| Welsh (Cymraeg) | anadl = breath, breathing, respiration. |
| Cornish (Kernewek) | anal [‘anal / ‘ænɐ] = breath |
| Breton (Brezhoneg) | anal = breath, breathing, inspiration, aiming, sighting |
Etymology: from the Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (to breathe) [source].
Words marked with a * are reconstructions.
Sources: Wiktionary, Am Faclair Beag, teanglann.ie, On-line Manx Dictionary, Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, Gerlyver Kernewek, Dictionnaire Favereau