hwnna

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hwn (this) + yna (there). Compare honna and hynna.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhʊna/
  • Rhymes: -ʊna

Pronoun

hwnna m

  1. (informal) that
    Synonym: hwnnw
    Pwy yw hwnna?Who's that (guy)?
    Ti'n deall 'na?Do you understand that?

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.

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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