yn gymwys

Welsh

Alternative forms

yn gwmws

Etymology

From yn +‎ cymwys.

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /əŋ ˈɡəmʊɨ̯s/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /əŋ ˈɡəmʊi̯s/

Adverb

(South Wales) exactly
Synonym: yn union

Usage notes

This is usually heard in the colloquial form yn gwmws.

Further reading

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

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