hwnna
Welsh
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhʊna/
- Rhymes: -ʊna
Pronoun
hwnna m
Usage notes
- Refers to grammatically masculine nouns, honna being the feminine equivalent. In addition, hynny (or hynna colloquially in the north) is used nonreferentially, for example, when talking about a general situation, action or event, rather than any particular noun.
- May be reduced to 'na in colloquial language, whereas in formal language, hwnnw is preferred with the same meaning.
Related terms
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hwnna”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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