tazToday I learned that the Welsh word for microwave is "popty-ping." In a sane world, this would be the only word for a microwave.
vikkio@taz apparently that's a fake made up fact. pity though loved that word
iangilman@vikkio @taz Evidently popty is the real word for oven, and ping is a rarely used onomatopoeic addition. https://welearnwelsh.com/words/welsh-word-for-microwave-popty-ping-meicrodon/ So, half true?
The Welsh Word for Microwave – Is it really popty ping? - We Learn Welsh
Did you know that the most searched-for Welsh word on the web is microwave? (With the possible exception of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, of course!) The widely accepted word is for microwave in Welsh is popty microdon (or just microdon) with popty meaning oven and microdon meaning microwave. But if that’s too dull for you, you can try...Read More