jyst

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from English just.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒəsd/, [ˈd͡ʒəst]

Adverb

jyst

  1. just (abverb senses)
    • 2009 November 24, Vaughan Roderick, “Efallai”, in BBC Cymru Newyddion:
      Neu efallai, jyst efallai, ei fod yn gwybod pa mor bynnag ofnadwy oedd heddiw iddo fe, fe fydd yfory yn waith i Peter Hain.
      Or maybe, just maybe, he knows that however terrible today was for him, tomorrow will be Peter Hain's turn.

References
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “jyst”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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