perthynas

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) relation, relative
 * 2) relationship romantic or sexual involvement
 * 3) connection, relationship

Usage notes

 * This noun is feminine when referring to a "relationship, relation", i.e. connection or association. In reference to a "relative, relation", i.e. a member of the same family, the word is masculine or feminine depending on the sex of the person referred to.
 * The plural is not generally used for the meaning "relationships", the singular being preferred.